Data Scientist 1

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Job Summary

Data Science team delivers the best in class actionable business insights through cutting-edge predictive models and data science techniques. The Data Scientist is responsible for generating data-driven insights using advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to support enterprise data science needs within Bread Financial.

Essential Job Functions-
- Collaboration - under supervision and guidance, translates analytical results into useful recommendations for review with manager. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills when working with internal partners and when presenting results to various audiences. Develops foundational knowledge of credit card operations, banking, financial, loyalty rewards, retail, and credit card regulations while working with the business. Collaborates with other data scientists in the company to share best practices and data science innovations.- Data Science innovation - with direction from leader, researches industry trends in data science of new tools, emerging algorithms, advanced platforms, and alternative data to enhance modeling effectiveness and efficiency. Conducts use case testing for new tools/techniques/platforms/data and provides user input/feedback.- Model Risk Management - develops foundational knowledge on common model risks and related regulatory requirements; applies proper 1st line of defense controls during model development process to minimize model risk; creates comprehensive model governance documentation and archives model data, scripts, and results; collaborates with model risk management partners to complete model validation/auditing; completes remediation as required by model governance process.

Reports to: Manager or higher

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: Normal office environment

Direct Reports: None

Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree- Area of Study: Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field- Years of Work Experience Required: Fresher or less than 1 year experience.- Type / focus of work experience required: Must have done a course in Data science and Machine learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must:
- Data Science- Machine Learning- Structured Query Language (SQL)- Python- Strong Communication skills

Good to Have:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)- Cloud Experience (AZURE/AWS)

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread FinancialTM is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and Bread Pay buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread CashbackTM American Express® Credit Card and Bread SavingsTM products.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices.- All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.- Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Family:
Data and Analytics

Job Type:
Regular