At arenaflex, we're a leading global financial services company that's constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. Our Risk Finance group, part of Corporate Planning (CP&A), plays a vital role in planning, forecasting, and evaluating global Loss Provision and Credit Reserves. As a key member of this team, you'll have the opportunity to lead the Global Data Strategy group and drive revolutionary information solutions that inform business decisions.
**Job Summary:**
We're seeking an experienced Director of Data Science to lead our Global Data Strategy group within Risk Finance. As a strategic leader, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing centralized reporting capabilities, process enhancements, and automation to drive strong forecasts and analytics for the wider Risk Finance organization. If you're a data science expert with a passion for driving business outcomes, we want to hear from you.
**Key Responsibilities:**
As the Director of Data Science, you'll be responsible for:
* **Leading the strategic evaluation of arenaflex credit metrics, credit provision, and reserve for Senior Management in Risk and Finance**: You'll analyze complex data sets to inform business decisions and drive strategic growth.
* **Owning precise information assets/packages within Risk Finance, and becoming a subject matter expert of the applicable tools**: You'll troubleshoot issues, reconcile results, identify enhancements and automation possibilities, and train other customers to drive adoption.
* **Developing and maintaining preferred and ad-hoc reviews used by Risk Finance and/or business partners; providing credit-associated analytical aid**: You'll create data-driven insights to inform business decisions and drive growth.
* **Developing and presenting key analyses and recommendations to Senior Management**: You'll communicate complex data insights to senior leaders and drive business outcomes.
* **Building and maintaining relationships across Risk Finance portfolio groups and with partners in Risk, Controllership, Tech, etc.**: You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and build strong relationships.
* **Providing selection-aid with a strong emphasis on growing analytics that identify trends and opportunities within the portfolio which may be used to optimize Business and Risk decisions**: You'll develop data-driven insights to inform business decisions and drive growth.
**Required Qualifications:**
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* **Advanced experience working with a maximum of the following is required: SQL/Hive, Power BI/Tableau, Python/R, VBA, TM1**: You'll have a strong foundation in data analysis and visualization tools.
* **Experience working with a sophisticated degree of Excel and PowerPoint required**: You'll be proficient in creating complex spreadsheets and presentations.
* **Experience in ML modeling is a plus**: You'll have a strong understanding of machine learning concepts and applications.
* **Solid economic and analytical skills; ability to work with large units of data and draw significant conclusions, empowering our business partners to make smart, data-driven decisions**: You'll be able to analyze complex data sets and drive business outcomes.
* **Superior attention to detail, alongside exemplary organizational and problem-solving skills**: You'll be able to manage multiple tasks and work within tight timelines.
* **Must be results-driven and proactive with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work within tight timelines**: You'll be able to drive business outcomes and meet deadlines.
* **Desire to work on ambiguous tasks, growing clarity while achieving successful and significant outcomes**: You'll be able to navigate complex problems and drive business outcomes.
* **A strong work-ethic and strong interpersonal skills, showcasing the potential to build and maintain relationships and successfully collaborate with team members to achieve goals**: You'll be able to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* **Master's degree in advanced mathematics or statistical discipline required**: You'll have a strong foundation in mathematical and statistical concepts.
**Considerations for Sponsorship:**
arenaflex may offer visa sponsorship for certain positions, depending on business unit requirements, the nature of the position, value, and relevant laws.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
We offer a competitive salary range of $55.00 to $85.00 hourly, plus bonus, equity (if relevant), and benefits. Your salary will be determined by your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
**Why Join arenaflex?**
At arenaflex, we prioritize our colleagues' and their loved ones' well-being through benefits and programs that support their holistic health and happiness. We believe in creating a work environment that fosters physical, economic, and intellectual well-being at every level of life.
**How to Apply:**
If you're a motivated and experienced data science professional looking to drive business outcomes, apply now to join our team at arenaflex.
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