Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Engineering.
Experience with U.S. Credit Bureau data is highly preferred.
Proficiency in analytic techniques like neural networks and regression methods is highly preferred.
Hands-on experience in building predictive models, especially in financial contexts.
Experience in developing B2C or B2B analytic solutions.
Strong skills in analyzing large datasets and applying data-cleaning techniques.
Familiarity with at least two programming languages such as R, SQL, or Python.
Proven leadership experience in managing project teams and mentoring juniors.
Responsibilities
Ensure data quality throughout acquisition and processing stages.
Research and select appropriate statistical methods and algorithms.
Oversee project teams in building analytic models under time constraints.
Assist with model go-lives through production data validations.
Investigate and resolve client issues during meetings.
Apply data mining methodologies to analyze model behavior.
Support customer meetings and model construction efforts.
Benefits
Inclusive culture reflecting core values of ownership and customer delight.
Opportunities for professional development and leveraging unique strengths.
Highly competitive compensation and rewards programs.
Engaging work environment promoting work/life balance and social interaction.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
The need for analytics is everywhere! Want to build something meaningful and have fun while doing it? We do too and have been using cutting edge technology to help build industry leading solutions for businesses and consumers in the credit risk space. If you are a problem solver and like the idea of solving tough problems with data and analytics in real world situations, you will thrive here at FICO! You will have the opportunity to work side by side with some of the brightest analytical and engineering minds in the industry who share a passion for innovation. *This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be able to work onsite from our Novato, CA office at least 3.5 days per week, with the remaining time eligible to be worked remotely.
What You'll Contribute
Work with large amounts of real-world data and ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data collection, normalization and transformation.
Research and select appropriate statistical methods and computational algorithms.
Oversee project teams building high-end analytic models and tools for relevant problems using statistical modeling techniques. Manage these projects under time constraints, working with other teams within FICO to provide high quality support to enable integration and deployment of analytics software and solutions.
Assist with model go-lives by performing production data validations and analysis of models in production.
Assist with client meetings to investigate and resolve problems. Apply data mining methodology in thorough analyses of model behavior and provide support for customer meetings, model construction and pre-sales. May also participate in post-implementation support.
What We're Seeking
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research or other Natural Science fields.
Experience working with U.S. Credit Bureau data (Highly Preferred).
Experience with analytic techniques such as neural networks, logistic regression, non-linear regression, random forests, decision trees, support vector machines, linear/non-linear optimization (Highly Preferred).
Hands-on experience, at a senior level, building predictive models and mining data, with a preference for prior experience working with financial/banking/consumer lending data.
Experience building B2C or B2B analytic solutions.
Experience analyzing large datasets and applying data-cleaning techniques and statistical analysis.
Demonstrated experience working with at least two of the following: R, SQL, SAS, Java, Python, C++ or C.
Proven experience leading project teams and mentoring other junior team members.
Our Offer to You
An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
The targeted base pay range for this role is: $140,000 to $220,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.
About Fair Isaac Corporation
Fair Isaac Corporation, also known as FICO, is a data analytics company that provides credit scoring services and decision management solutions to businesses in various industries. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. FICO's products and services are used by banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, retailers, and other businesses to make data-driven decisions about credit risk, fraud detection, customer acquisition, and more. The company is committed to using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to help businesses make better decisions and improve their bottom line.
