As a Data Scientist Lead in Home Lending Data & Analytics (Originations Product Team), you will translate complex data into actionable business insights that improve efficiency and customer experience. You will operate as a consulting-style partnerframing ambiguous problems, aligning stakeholders, and delivering clear narratives that support decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences. You will also help strengthen our teams impact by mentoring others and fostering a culture of innovation and results. 

Job responsibilities 

• Identify obstacles to business goals and solve them using advanced analytics and data science methods.
• Quantify opportunities and tradeoffs to guide prioritization and decision-making.
• Recognize meaningful trends and patterns in data and communicate them in clear, compelling narratives.
• Serve as a data expert and consultant to the predictive modeling team by identifying and validating data sources.
• Advise business and technology partners on data-driven opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Technology, Finance, Marketing) to gather requirements and context.
• Extract and analyze data from multiple sources using complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.
• Synthesize findings with strong data support and deliver insights with quick turnaround.
• Tailor messages and materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior team members and influence leaders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, attention to detail, and results.
  
   

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• At least 6 years of experience in business strategy, analytics, or data science.
• At least 2 years of experience in business management consulting.
• Strong experience writing queries and procedures in Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, SAS, R, or Alteryx.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories from data and present insights that influence decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills, balancing attention to detail with big-picture context.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and levels.
  
   

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in mortgage banking or financial services.
• Experience mentoring or leading teams.
• Prior consulting experience with exposure to a variety of industries and business challenges.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Recognized thought leadership and experience driving strategic initiatives.
• Experience driving innovation in analytics, data science, or decision support.

Lead data science that improves the home lending experience through insights, modeling, and strategic partnership.