The Data Scientist will have a vital role in the analysis and business intelligence functions of River West Homes. The person that will thrive in this role has strong data sleuth/analysis skills, experience with business intelligence tools, statistical analysis skills, a thirst for learning about collection analytics, and a knack for deriving meaningful value from datasets.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of collections system data to support end users and clients
• Performs statistical analysis to identify optimization opportunities and deploys statistical scoring tools
• Develops and deploys SQL procedures and aggregation processes
• Becomes expert in data warehouse and company data sources
• Provides backup support to daily data warehouse processes
• Develops and deploys reports and dashboards using Power BI
• The duties of this position involve the exercise of independent discretion and judgment on matters of significance to the business
• Provide operational and strategic support regarding high level matters that impact the operations of the business
• Keep up-to-date knowledge, understanding, and compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, with functional area, and with Company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness which are required due to the production-based nature of the business and client requirements
• Provide proactive feedback to management concerning potential problems and recommendations for improvement. Recommend process improvements for efficiencies and best practices
• Adhere to all Company, Client and Consumer confidentiality and security policies and procedures

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• This position does not supervisor duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a data/ technical emphasis
• 2+ years SQL programming and stored procedures (SQL Server, Oracle, related)
• 2+ years programming in at least another analytic focused language such as python or R
• 2+ years statistical analysis
• 2+ years Report Visualization (Power BI, Tableau, related)
• 2+ years analyzing data and creating reports
• Strong MS Excel experience
• Programming language C#, java, other experience preferable
• Financial Services/Collections industry experience and data knowledge preferable
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal)
• Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic, demonstrate good common sense, provide ethical and sound judgment
• Proficient experience using MS Office products
• Ability to effectively interact with all staffing levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively in a team fostered and multi-tasked environment. Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within an indoor office environment utilizing standard office equipment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, type, see, and hear while using a computer for periods of time and monitoring staff. The employee frequently is required to multi-task (e.g., talk and type simultaneously). The typing aspect of the job requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle/feel the keys. The job requires extensive use of keyboards and computers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the department’s scheduled hours and guidelines. Full-time employees must maintain continuous full-time employment status. Because of the production-based nature of the job, employees must be able to adhere to their schedule and attendance policies.

The position description lists the primary functions and requirements of the role and is not all-inclusive. Other responsibilities may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The position description is subject to change to meet the needs of the business. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to disabled individuals when such accommodations would allow the disabled individual to perform the essential functions of the position without causing an undue hardship for the Company.

River West Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Veteran/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift