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 for a Data Scientist Specialist to join our USIS Data and Analytics team. Data and Analytics, the advanced analytical division of Equifax, offers state of the art solutions to current and emerging business challenges. Through our data analytics, customer insights, modeling, and consulting services, we deliver the analytics and insights companies need to enhance their business.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging statistical and analytical projects to develop and test new methodologies and product solutions that drive revenue growth. You will have the opportunity to work using cutting edge cloud technology and advanced statistical techniques. 

This role will manage analytical projects from beginning to end. This includes leading discussions with internal and external customers during discovery and design phases, interfacing with internal technology teams for data requirements and extraction, performing the statistical analysis and testing, presenting the findings, and working with Product and Implementation teams to put solutions into production.

This role requires being in our Atlanta, Georgia office (One Atlantic Center) 3 days/week on Tues - Thurs.

This role is not approved for sponsorship now or in the future including candidates on OPT time.

What you’ll do

Utilize subject matter expertise of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to lead data preparation, analytics, and development of deployable solutions across multiple projects

Collect, analyze and interpret large data assets to define and build multiple innovative solution components leveraging business and technical expertise.  Lead the analytical strategy on critical technical capabilities

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

Package, summarize, visualize and perform storytelling on analytical findings and results for management and business users

Own and orchestrate development, monitoring, and decision making on models developed from inception through lifetime of models in production

Create detailed documentation outlining design and technical requirements of each solution coordinating with key stakeholders for approvals.

Communicate results to senior management and external stakeholders, able to communicate the strategic impact of the work

Manage and evaluate the technical work of experienced data scientists guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy

Serve as SME consultant for COE / Business Unit / Regions, share best practices globally

What experience you need 

BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline; Master’s Degree strongly preferred

7-10 years of experience in a related role, with experience demonstrating leadership capabilities 

Proven track record of designing and developing predictive models in real-world applications

Experience with model performance evaluation and predictive model optimization for accuracy and efficiency

Proven quantitative analytical experience, including hands-on and background in statistics, various modeling techniques including machine learning algorithms, and data manipulation of large, various datasets

Proficient in data querying using SQL/BIgQuery as well as statistical programming languages such as Python

What could set you apart

Master's Degree

Knowledge of Credit Bureau data

Experience working in a cloud based environment like GCP

Experience in credit risk assessment and management functions

Experience leveraging AI to streamline workflows

Demonstrated ability to work independently managing complex projects and resources

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-One-Atlantic-Center

Function:

Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:

Full time