Senior Data Scientist

We are hiring a Sr. Data Scientist to advance our data science capabilities to enhance modeling efficiency and sophistication. Some responsibilities will include development of ML predictive models to support portfolio valuation and operational excellence; collaboration with business analysts; developing and improving foundational data science capabilities such as MLOps, applying advanced data science modeling algorithms and tools to revise and improve our predictive models. This position will act as the Data Science lead for innovative data science modeling technologies, coaching and mentoring other data scientists to apply the best practice, and collaborating with analytics and operations teams to deliver modeling products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data science that includes collecting, organizing, and analyzing a wide variety of data to engineer new features to support modeling and operational work and to enhance current models.  
• Partners with manager to act as statistical consultant to colleagues across Encore around both business and experimental analytics.  
• Providing high-quality, independent ML model development for operational and experimental projects for both domestic and international partners.  
• Drives data science innovation and experiment advanced data science modeling technologies.  
• Mentors and coaches junior data scientist.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Master's Degree          

FIELD OF STUDY: Mathematics or a quantitative science with substantial coursework in statistics and design

EXPERIENCE:  2+ years of experience in Statistics, Mathematics, or a quantitative science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Expert understanding of relevant knowledge.
• Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in the following systems:
  • Expertise with advanced Python and or R. Deep knowledge of advanced ML algorithms and packages
  • Cloud computing and pipeline development and testing.
  • Expertise with the logic of credit scoring, and statistical techniques used to estimate credit and risk-based models.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                        

FIELD OF STUDY:  PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a quantitative science with substantial coursework in statistics and design

EXPERIENCE:  5+ years of experience in Statistics, Mathematics, or a quantitative science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Expert understanding of relevant knowledge.
• Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in the following systems:
  • Expertise with advanced Python and or R. Deep knowledge of advanced ML algorithms and packages
  • Cloud computing and pipeline development and testing.
  • Expertise with the logic of credit scoring, and statistical techniques used to estimate credit and risk-based models.

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Starting Compensation

Annual Salary: $102,200.00 - $132,799.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:

• Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for uncapped commission or annual bonus incentives.

• Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.

• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.

• Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

• Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.

• Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.

• Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.

• New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.

• Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

About Us

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results.  If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.