The Lead Data Scientist for Market Regulation Technology will work to establish and institutionalize data science and machine learning best practices as FINRA moves to ML based pattern development. The development product for this move will be the creation of the Dynamic Surveillance Platform. The lead data scientist will have primary responsibility of the development of the Machine Learning (ML) Framework portion of the Platform.
Essential Job Functions: - Lead development of the ML Framework within the Dynamic Surveillance Platform
- Work closely with multiple FINRA businesses to specify, design and build the ML Framework
- Collaborate with Data Engineers to specify and design the Data Framework
- Strong and disciplined coding skills with a history of creating and supporting reusable packages (Scala, R or Python)
- Analyze experimental data with statistical rigor. Ensure accurate interpretation by combining business acumen with detailed data knowledge and statistical expertise
- Build machine learning base surveillance models to monitor markets and protect investors
- Translate analytic insights into concrete, actionable recommendations for new models and communicate these findings
- Drive efforts to enable independent interpretation of results through education, improved tools, and data visualization
- Demonstration of FINRA's values.
- Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.
Other Responsibilities:- Mentor other Data Scientists on the team and within FINRA on methodologies and best practices
Education/Experience Requirements:- Masters or PhD degree (preferred) in Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Econometrics, or related field.
- 5+ years relevant experience with a proven track record of leveraging analytics and large amounts of data to drive significant business impact
- Solid statistical knowledge and intuition, ideally utilized in experimentation and modeling
- Strong algorithmic thinking and independent research ability
- Passion for learning and innovating new methodologies at the intersection of statistics, applied math, and computer science
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong business acumen.
- Must be able to translate business objectives into actionable analyses, and analytic results into actionable business and product recommendations
- Impactful presentation skills, including the use of meaningful charts, graphs, or other data visualizations to convey information and results clearly and concisely
- Strong background in machine learning
- Strong knowledge of advanced statistical methods and predictive modeling
Work Conditions:- Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
- Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.
For work that is performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.
CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114,200, Maximum Salary $207,200
IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125,900, Maximum Salary $228,000
MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $238,300
NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $248,700
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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
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Time Off and Paid Leave*
FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.
*Based on full-time schedule
