Data Scientist Associate (REMOTE)
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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring:• Graduate-level degree preferred with concentration in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics, operations research, computer science or aligned discipline.• Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as Classification, Regression, Clustering, Feature Engineering, Decision Trees, Gradient Boosting etc• Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, regulation• Advanced knowledge using Python/SQLand/or RedShift for data science applications to perform complicated data manipulation and analysis• Logical, evidence-based problem solving and critical thinking skills.• Team focused and evidence of supporting project team members.
Preferred:• Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Python, Anaconda, TensorFlow, SQL, Scikit-learn, Keras• 1-2 years practical experience working as a data scientist applying machine learning to real-world problems• Working familiarity with cloud computing environments.
Impact You'll Make:• Build statistical models to help bank clients make marketing decisions• Work with other data scientists in the design and execution of data mining tools• Code and test programs to extract data, analyze data and build functional data models• Performing routine monitoring of previous developed models and assessing their stability and validity over time.• Generate scored files to support clients ongoing marketing campaigns using the existing models• Designing and implementing data mining tools and programs to extract, analyze statistical data.• Gathering and preparing data for processing by checking for inaccuracies, adjusting and weighting the raw data before it is disseminated to clients or internal staff.• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion has several safety protocols in place to protect associates, customers, and visitors. You may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and/or to participate in certain work-related activities. Exemption is available to qualified candidates as a reasonable accommodation.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Acquisition Exempt, Acquired Associate