Data Principal Scientist

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Job description

DATA PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (as part of the B&IS CLIENT DATA STRATEGY team) WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Principal Data Scientist works closely with business stakeholders to understand their goals and determine how data can be used to achieve those goals
The Principal Data Scientist will lead and mentor in the design of data analytic and data science processes, create algorithms and predictive models to extract the data the business needs, and help analyze the data and share insights with peers
What you will do Leads and directs data analysis and data mining techniques by acquiring, process, cleanse, integrate, explore and investigate data sets by using algorithms and potential models
Leads and applies data science techniques, such as data profiling, data modeling, and root cause analysis working closely with senior team members
Measures and improves results and present final results to stakeholders
Make adjustments based on feedback and repeat processes to solve for new problems
Documents the analytic and data work products / logic and methods Accurately define and execute "curated data layers" including transformations, aggregations and other data manipulations to meet requirements Develop standards, templates and procedures for the department Manage the technical solutions of large programs & projects of significant complexity and risk Maintain an enterprise level view across 'client data' landscape Conduct on-going analysis and make recommended improvement to detective data controls, data extract processes and practices Leverage knowledge and skill with a variety of query tools (e.g
SQL, SnowFlake, R, Python, Business Objects), analytic techniques, tools, platforms, to analyze large quantities of data, from multiple sources, to design, create, and maintain, dashboards, business plans, forecasts, projections and presentations, models, algorithms, and statistical and financial analyses
Must-Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Minimum 7 years statistical Analysis, Computer Science, Programming, Data Storytelling Minimum 7 years Data technologies such as Snowflake and advanced SQL writing capabilities
Minimum 7 years advanced R, SQL, Python coding Minimum 3 years of reporting experience (Tableau, Business Objects, etc.) Minimum 3 years experience in a technical specialist role Minimum 5 years in Financial Services industry Skills and Knowledge Advance experience with common data science toolkits and visualization tools Advance statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc
Advance initiative, organization and time management skills Advance analytical and problem solving skills Advanced Excel skills Advanced SQL writing skills Proficient verbal and written communication skills Proficient interpersonal relations skills, ability to effectively collaborate with others and work as part of a team Ability work with high degree of independence, researches and resolves questions and problems, requests manager input and keeps manager informed Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Lead multiple tasks and projects; lead and guide stakeholders to solve new problems Lead key initiatives on data mining and machine learning Provide input to technology initiatives and roadmaps on emerging technologies in data mining, AI, etc
Compensation Starting base salary: $122,535 - $208,715 per year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions
To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024
Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C
and Miami. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets
City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves
City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank
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