Develop, design, and/or leverage advanced modeling approaches, standard techniques for data inference and performance, and algorithms / models
Identify and anticipate business need; obtain the right information
Deliver the right message to partners using past trends to predict future behavior and linking conclusions based on analyses to business impact
Navigate model approval process as needed
Make process improvement suggestions
Be an emerging leader across the team: Serve as a role model to others; provide input to work product of junior staff; Help others to develop, publish, and customize models
Identify and employ best practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 5 years of relevant experience
DATA LITERACY
Working knowledge of
Different types of data and techniques for managing these data structures
Ability to
Assist / guide others in information retention, coordination with data stewards, and anticipation of process/procedure needs
Link conclusions based on data analysis to business impacts
Define processes for integrating and repurposing data analyses
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
SQL/NoSQL
Relationship data structure
Selecting and retrieving data including unstructured data retrieval, archival, and ETL
Databases
Advanced Python/R/SAS
Databases
Efficient coding
Can build strong code controls and translate code into high-level commentary
Understanding of and ability to leverage
Cloud-based computing
Distributed computing
MODEL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
Understands and can leverage
Optimization techniques and supporting numerical analysis requirements in algorithms / models
Ability to
Interpret performance and reliability of assumptions; identify when to escalate
Leverage and lead the design of advanced modeling approaches
Develop / design standard techniques for data inference and performance perspectives
Determine use requirements based on business processes
Identify and employ best practices in implementation
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Emerging leader across team; Role model to others – may coach and develop; Provides direction/mentorship to junior staff
Partnering / Influencing: Proven relationship building ability; Strong interpersonal skills; Can lead the conversation with partners in the business, technology, etc.; Sought out to by business partners and team members; May coach and develop relationship building skills in others; Developing comfort with influencing and consulting typically with mid-level leaders
Business Acumen: Understands assigned LOB strategy; Knows our competition and industry; Possesses intellectual curiosity; Understands key drivers of financial results and business impact; Aware of the competitive environment
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Leverages critical thinking and business acumen to provide solutions to increasingly more complex problems; Understands impacts / intersections with other business partners / LOBs; Aware of potential pitfalls with each recommended solution; thoroughly vets and thinks through options before making a decision
Communication: Strong writing skills; organizes material for brevity, persuasiveness, and impact; Effectively communicates key points to respective stakeholders, with the right amount of detail; Proactively shares information beyond those at the table who may have a need to know; Comfortable in situations where conflict is present; Demonstrated presentation development and delivery skills; Ability to create presentations that include the right data / information and tell the right story
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/12/2026

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