Data Scientist - Boston, United States - Broadridge

    Broadridge
    Broadridge Boston, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job Responsibilities:


    • Data mining and ability to translate raw data into meaningful insights and recommendations
    • Learn and apply advanced machine learning algorithms to further enhance Broadridge's analytical offerings
    • Construction and maintenance of a variety of predictive models (lead scoring, look-a-like, retention, and other customized predictive models)
    • Develop new approaches to present complex analytical concepts using data visualization
    • Work with Product Management to identify and develop new and/or enhance existing analytical products from client interactions
    • Develop custom analytical solutions as required by Broadridge Distribution Insight clients
    • Stay informed of/follow all relevant Broadridge policies to ensure the security and privacy of data
    • Take direction from business leaders, product managers, and senior Data Scientist(s)
    • Assist in development of new analytical products for the Distribution Insight Platform or custom Distribution Insight client engagements
    • Acquire and maintain knowledge of all North American Distribution Solutions products and functionality, keeping current as the product set evolves and new data sets or capabilities are added
    • Keep abreast of competitors' analytical offerings
    • Keep current with trends in mutual fund distribution
    • Help arrange analytical product demonstrations
    • May perform other duties/responsibilities as needed or assigned.

    Preferred Qualifications:


    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or quantitative discipline (25 years experience)
    • Understanding of and willingness to learn statistical analysis and modeling
    • Ability to present complex data sets and analysis in easy to understand ways
    • Experience with R and/or Python required
    • Experience with SQL required for data mining
    • Experience processing and analyzing large data sets. Expertise with Excel is required
    • Investment product manufacturer and/or financial intermediary analytical experience preferred but not required (ideally product distribution or sales related)
    • Previous work as Data Scientist or similar quantitative analytical experience required
    • Data sciencerelated certifications are a plus, but not required.

    Skills/Competencies:


    • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
    • Capable of cogent demonstrations and presentations
    • Solid understanding of product uses and value propositions
    • Ability to work within a diverse team and serve a variety of stakeholders with different priorities
    • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail