Data Scientist, Specialty Finance

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is looking to hire a Data Scientist in our Alpharetta, Georgia office. Do you enjoy problem solving, generating insight, and putting your data driven solution and strategy to test in a real revenue generating world?,

Are you a fast learner, and confident in coding?  Join us as a data scientist for the Specialty Finance vertical in Equifax.

What you will do

• Utilize combined knowledge of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to prepare datasets, conduct analytics, and develop deployable solutions with guidance from more senior resources 

• Leverage knowledge of data structures and algorithms to analyze and prepare data for analysis, assembling data from standard and new data sources

• Able to analyze and prepare complex and new data sources and incorporate them into analytical solutions.

• Works on moderate 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.

• Package, summarize and visualize analytical findings and results for management
  Evaluate the work of peer and/or junior data scientists to ensure high quality solutions

What experience you need

• BS Degree in a science or engineering major or equivalent discipline

• 2-5 years of experience in a related analytical role, including experience with the design and development of predictive models

• 2+ years experiences in python and SQL coding

​What could set you apart

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science , Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or other related discipline a definite plus

• Cloud certification strongly preferred

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-Atlanta JV White

Function:

Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:

Full time