Data Scientist II

Truist

. Independently perform sophisticated data analytics (ranging from classical econometrics to machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing) in a variety of environments using structured and unstructured data..

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopjQueryNoSQLPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently perform sophisticated data analytics (ranging from classical econometrics to machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing) in a variety of environments using structured and unstructured data.
Produce compelling data visualizations to communicate insights and influence outcomes among a wide array of stakeholders.
Take accountability and ownership of end-to-end data science solution design, technical delivery, and measurable business outcome.
Engage in stakeholder meetings to identify business objectives and scope solution requirements.
Independently write, document, and deploy custom code in a variety of environments (Python, SAS, R, etc.) to create predictive analytics applications.
Use, maintain, share and collaborate through Truist internal code repositories to foster continual learning and cross-pollination of skillsets.
Actively research and advocate adoption of emerging methods and technologies in the data science field, with the eye of continually advancing Truist’s capabilities.
Exercise sound judgment and foster risk management culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices; partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate rules on data usage, data governance and analytics capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 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
Exhibit understanding of statistical methods, including a broad understanding of 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
Demonstrate understanding of data cleansing and preparation methodologies, including regex, filtering, indexing, interpolation, and outlier treatment
Strong familiarity with data extraction in a variety of environments (SQL, JQuery, etc.)
Working knowledge of Hadoop, Pig, Hive, and/or NoSQL, Spark
Experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability
accidental death and dismemberment
tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
no less than 10 days of vacation
10 sick days
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsmachine learningneural networksnatural language processingPythonSASRstatistical methodsdata cleansingdata extraction

Soft Skills

accountabilityownershipstakeholder engagementcommunicationcollaborationjudgmentrisk managementproject management