Velera
Data Scientist I - Remote
Remote-USA, USA
No sponsorship$85k-$108kDetected 61 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsSnowflakeDatabricksAzureCloud PlatformsMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceNLPLLMsStatisticsA/B TestingComplianceAgileForecastingResearchCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- We are seeking a talented Data Scientist who can apply data mining techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to large data sets.
- The data scientist will collect, process, and analyze large data sets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
- The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating with a wide audience, including business and technical teams.
Responsibilities
- We accelerate partners' success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
- They will be responsible for building and evaluating predictive models and algorithms, designing experiments, and interpreting the results for stakeholders.
- Additionally, data scientists collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of data models and analytical methods.
- Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the business to understand existing processes and identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive solutions.
- Design and build custom AI/ML models and algorithms applied to data sets for enhancing products and processes.
- Design and build predictive models to increase and optimize portfolios, generate revenue opportunities, prevent client attrition, and optimize portfolio segments for timely offers.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or similar field.
- 2+ year's professional experience working within business intelligence, data science, or operations research with experience in development of advanced analytics.
- General knowledge of PCI standards and regulations.
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to tell a story using data and visualizations.
- Proficient with computer languages such as Python, and SQL.
- Familiar with various machine learning techniques including clustering, ensemble methods, artificial neural networks. Understanding their advantages and drawbacks and when to apply each.
- Proficient in advanced statistical techniques such as various regression modeling (linear, logistic, polynomial, etc.), forecasting methods, with practical application experience.
- Knowledgeable in cloud platforms for data science, Preferably Azure and Databricks.
- Familiar with big data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake
- Familiar with Agile methodologies and practices.
- Experience building classification models preferred
- About Velera
- At Velera, inclusion isn't an initiative - it's how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We're committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we're shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it's like to work at Velera.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI Models,, NLP, and/or LLM's preferred
Skills
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to determine the effectiveness and accuracy of data for application in models and algorithms.
- Interpret data analysis, model, and algorithm results to business and technical teams to facilitate decision-making.
- Stay updated on industry standards and advancements in data-driven technologies and tools
- Work in an agile framework as needed
- Perform duties as assigned.
Compensation
- However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
- They will have a passion for problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
Company info
- Join the People Helping People
- Velera is the nation's premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider.
- The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
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