Navy Federal Credit Union

Principal Data Scientist – Model Risk Management

Navy Federal Credit Union

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ViennaVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $130,500 - $179,500 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Provide independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for various areas of the organization.
  • Understand business needs and identify opportunities for new products, services, and process optimization to meet business objectives through the use of cutting-edge data science.
  • Create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models and insights to drive impact across the organization.
  • Conduct complex work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
  • Mentor lower level staff.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in credit risk model development or validation with a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field; or at least 6 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline.
  • Expertise in industry best practices for CECL, account acquisition scorecards, account management modeling, pricing, or collections
  • In-depth knowledge of model governance throughout the entire model lifecycle
  • Complete knowledge and full understanding of specialization
  • Statistics, machine learning, data mining, data auditing, aggregation, reconciliation, and visualization
  • Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
  • SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
  • Model lifecycle execution
  • Technical writing
  • Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
  • Research Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced knowledge of procedures, instructions and validation techniques
  • Model Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborate and Build Relationships
  • Initiative with sound judgement
  • Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)
  • Independent Judgment
  • Problem Solving (Identifies the constraints and risks)
Benefits
  • Navy Federal provides competitive pay and generous benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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