Senior Data Scientist at Equifax

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Structures, Analytics, Algorithms, Computer Science, Predictive Models, Risk Assessments, Fraud Detection, Recommendation Engines, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Big Data, Model Performance Evaluation, Predictive Model Optimization, Cloud Computing, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Our Data Scientist roles are unique. The ideal candidate is a rare hybrid, a scientist with the programming abilities to scrape, combine, and manage data from a variety of sources and a statistician who knows how to derive insights from the information within. He or she will combine the skills to create new prototypes with the creativity and thoroughness to ask and answer the deepest questions about the data, what secrets it holds, and to push the boundaries of what is possible with big data. Want to know more? What You’ll Do: Utilize combined knowledge of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to independently prepare datasets, conduct analytics, and develop deployable solutions Collect, analyze and interpret large data assets to define and build multiple innovative solution components leveraging business and technical expertise. Support the analytical strategy by understanding critical technical capabilities and suggesting opportunities. Lead the development or projects with multiple deliverables, leveraging business and technical expertise. Work on high-complexity tasks in problems often within multiple business or analytical domains, collaborating with other teams to develop predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc. encouraging enhanced solutions Package, summarize, visualize and perform storytelling on analytical findings and results for management and business users Communicate results to external stakeholders and mid level leadership, able to communicate business impact of work Evaluate the technical work of peer and junior data scientists, guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy What experience you need BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline 5-7 years of experience in a related analytical role Proven track record of designing and developing predictive models in real-world applications Experience with model performance evaluation and predictive model optimization for accuracy and efficiency Cloud certification strongly preferred Additional role-based certifications may be required depending upon region/BU requirements What could set you apart Passion for data science, data mining, machine learning and experience with big data architectures and methods A Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics) Primary Location: AUS-Melbourne Function: Function - Data and Analytics Schedule: Full time At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. Equifax is an Equal Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, protected veteran status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. For US Applicants If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please view our EEO is the Law Declarations, and Nondiscrimination Provision. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or applicant for employment, please contact us by sending an email to GTA@equifax.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Equifax participates in E-Verify and Right to Work (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will prepare datasets, conduct analytics, and develop deployable solutions while leading projects with multiple deliverables. They will communicate analytical findings to stakeholders and evaluate the work of peer and junior data scientists.