Senior Data Science

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE & AUTOMATION ANALYST
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Senior Data Scientist works closely with business stakeholders to understand their goals and determine how data can be used to achieve those goals. The Senior Data Scientist will lead and perform the design data analytic and data science processes, create algorithms and predictive models to extract the data the business needs, and help analyze the data and share insights with peers.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Conducts and leads data analysis and data mining techniques by acquiring, process, cleanse, integrate, explore and investigate data sets by using algorithms and potential models.
• Applies data science techniques, such as machine learning, statistical modeling and artificial intelligence working closely with senior team members.
• Measures and improves results and present final results to stakeholders. Make adjustments based on feedback and repeat processes to solve for new problems.
• Documents the analytic and data science work products
• Accurately define and execute transformations, aggregations and other data manipulations to meet requirements
• Conduct peer and team review sessions
• Assist in the creation of standards, templates and procedures for the department
• Contribute to the design of the data structure/data model and data flow
• Leverage knowledge and skill with a variety of query tools (e.g. SQL, R, Python), analytic techniques, tools, platforms, to analyze large quantities of data, from multiple sources, to design, create, and maintain, dashboards, business plans, forecasts, projections and presentations, models, algorithms, and statistical and financial analyses.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years Advanced Java, R, SQL, Python coding
• Minimum 6+ years statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Programming, Data Storytelling
• Minimum 6+ years big Data technologies such as Spark, AWS, Hadoop including traditional RDBMS such as Oracle and SQL Server
• Minimum 6+ years of data mining (preferably in a data-intensive financial company)

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient experience in machine learning techniques and algorithms
• Proficient experience with common data science toolkits and visualization tools
• Proficient statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Proficient initiative, organization and time management skills
• Proficient analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations skills, ability to effectively collaborate with others and work as part of a team
• Ability work with high degree of independence, researches and resolves questions and problems, requests manager input and keeps manager informed
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Lead multiple tasks and projects; lead and guide stakeholders to solve new problems

*WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation*
Starting base salary: $87,000- $148,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

*Benefits and Perks
Benefits*
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.

About Us
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

*INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT*
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.