Data Scientist I

Truist

Data Scientist I applying statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics at Truist Financial. Delivering data-driven insights, visualizations, and solutions for business outcomes and risk management.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical and predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to drive actionable insights and business outcomes. Proficient in coding with Python, SAS, and R, while applying risk management practices and collaborating on data governance.

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Statistical MethodsMachine Learning ModelingData VisualizationPython ProgrammingSQL Data Extraction

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsPredictive AnalyticsMachine LearningEconometricsData CleansingData PreparationLinear AlgebraCalculusTime-Series AnalysisNatural Language Processing

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultationProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PythonSASRSQLHadoopPigHiveNoSQLSparkJQuery

Industry Keywords

Data ScienceBankingFintechQuantitative AnalysisRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopjQueryNoSQLPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform sophisticated statistical and predictive analytics and machine learning modeling to provide actionable insights
Provide consultation to business leaders and stakeholders on leveraging analytics insights and developing analytics strategies
Independently perform data analytics using econometrics, machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing on structured and unstructured data
Produce data visualizations to communicate insights and influence outcomes
Own end-to-end data science solution design, technical delivery, and measurable business outcomes
Engage stakeholders to identify business objectives and scope solution requirements
Write, document, and deploy custom code in Python, SAS, R, and other environments to create predictive analytics applications
Use, maintain, share, and collaborate through Truist internal code repositories
Research and advocate adoption of emerging data science methods and technologies
Apply risk management practices and collaborate on data usage, governance, and analytics capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and zero to four or more years of experience in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent education and related training
Understanding of statistical methods, including classical statistics, probability theory, econometrics, time-series, and primary statistical tests
Familiarity with linear algebra concepts for optimization, complex matrix operations, eigenvalue decompositions, and principal components
Working knowledge of calculus/differential equations, with understanding of stochastic processes
Understanding of data cleansing and preparation methodologies, including regex, filtering, indexing, interpolation, and outlier treatment
Strong familiarity with data extraction in environments such as SQL and JQuery
Working knowledge of Hadoop, Pig, Hive, NoSQL, and/or Spark
Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment
Ability to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as directed
Minimal travel, up to 10%
English language fluency required
Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (preferred)
Four years of relevant work experience if lacking a graduate degree (preferred)
Previous banking or fintech industry experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year (prorated)
10 sick days (prorated)
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan (position/division dependent)
Restricted stock units (position/division dependent)
Deferred compensation plan (position/division dependent)