Job Description

The Fay Group originated in 2008, is a full-scale real estate services company that offers mortgage servicing, property renovations, business purpose lending, insurance, and more to homeowners, investors, and clients nationwide. Fay handles a wide range of mortgage loan solutions for prospective homeowners with varying credit histories and also offers to refinance for existing mortgages.

Reporting to the SVP, Data Science, this position supports the data science team in developing and implementing statistical models that use machine learning, time-series analysis, Monte-Carlo simulations, and reinforcement learning techniques. The position will assist in analyzing large datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights to inform decision-making across the organization.

This role is responsible for data mining, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis to help solve complex business problems and improve operational efficiencies. Additionally, the Data Science Analyst collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure data science and analytics initiatives are integrated with other business processes.

What you will do for Fay:

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of datasets
• Conduct basic to intermediate statistical analysis and data mining
• Create initial drafts of data visualizations and dashboards
• Contribute to data science projects by performing tasks such as data gathering, feature engineering, and initial model prototyping
• Support the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms
• Partner with Senior Data Science Analyst to ensure project deliverables are met
• Maintain documentation of data processes, models, and findings
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure that data science and analytics insights are understood and acted upon
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that data science and analytics initiatives are integrated with other business processes
• Assist the data science team in preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders
• Develop domain knowledge of Fay’s business to include an understanding of organizational objectives
• Maintain broad influence through ongoing development of relationships across the organization
• Ensure compliance with Fay’s policies, processes, and practices. Successfully complete all department and company-required training
• Model Fay’s Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism and code of conduct
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What you will bring to Fay:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field required
• 2+ years’ experience in data analysis, research, or related field required
• A basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms required
• Strong working knowledge of relevant programming languages, tools, and technologies (e.g., Python, R, Hadoop, Spark, etc.) required
• Certifications in data science or analytics preferred
• Experience in the financial services or mortgage industry preferred
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions
• Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to develop creative solutions to complex business problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong attention to detail; strong compliance orientation; high quality of work product
• Ability to prioritize; effective time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative work style; high team-orientation
• Open to change; agile; high learning agility
• Self-directed; ability to proactively ask questions and surface issues/ concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information
• Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equity and Inclusion are embedded into our way of working at Fay. We believe that the best ideas come from having a team that is diverse in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to ensure each of our employees feels valued, respected, and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at Fay. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Fay Group and affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For more information go to . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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