Data Principal Scientist

DATA PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (as part of the B&IS CLIENT DATA STRATEGY team)

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Principal Data Scientist works closely with business stakeholders to understand their goals and determine how data can be used to achieve those goals. The Principal Data Scientist will lead and mentor in the design of data analytic and data science processes, create algorithms and predictive models to extract the data the business needs, and help analyze the data and share insights with peers.

What you will do

• Leads and directs data analysis and data mining techniques by acquiring, processing, cleansing, integrating, exploring, and investigating data sets using algorithms and potential models.
• Leads and applies data science techniques, such as data profiling, data modeling, and root cause analysis, working closely with senior team members.
• Measures and improves results and presents final results to stakeholders. Makes adjustments based on feedback and repeats processes to solve for new problems.
• Documents the analytic and data work products, logic, and methods.
• Accurately defines and executes "curated data layers" including transformations, aggregations, and other data manipulations to meet requirements.
• Develops standards, templates, and procedures for the department.
• Manages the technical solutions of large programs & projects of significant complexity and risk.
• Maintains an enterprise-level view across the 'client data' landscape.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and makes recommended improvements to detective data controls, data extract processes, and practices.
• Leverages knowledge and skills with a variety of query tools (e.g., SQL, SnowFlake, R, Python, Business Objects), analytic techniques, tools, platforms, to analyze large quantities of data from multiple sources to design, create, and maintain dashboards, business plans, forecasts, projections, presentations, models, algorithms, and statistical and financial analyses.

Must-Have*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of statistical analysis, computer science, programming, data storytelling.
• Minimum 7 years of data technologies such as Snowflake and advanced SQL writing capabilities.
• Minimum 7 years of advanced R, SQL, and Python coding.
• Minimum 3 years of reporting experience (Tableau, Business Objects, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical specialist role.
• Minimum 5 years in the financial services industry.

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced experience with common data science toolkits and visualization tools.
• Advanced statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Advanced initiative, organization, and time management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced SQL writing skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient interpersonal relations skills, ability to effectively collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, research and resolve questions and problems, request manager input, and keep manager informed.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Lead multiple tasks and projects; lead and guide stakeholders to solve new problems.
• Lead key initiatives on data mining and machine learning.
• Provide input to technology initiatives and roadmaps on emerging technologies in data mining, AI, etc.

Compensation

Starting base salary: $122,535 - $208,715 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment, and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.

• City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process. Please contact us via email or leave a message at (213) 673-9139. These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Responses may take up to two business days.