Data Science Senior Manager, Financial Crimes

Location: 4900 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144-2302

ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)

The Data Science Senior Manager is primarily responsible for leading a quantitative analytics team in support of quantitative analysis including model development, validation, and maintenance. This role must establish priorities for the team, assign and define the work to the right resources, and understand the strengths and opportunities of the team to ensure the group meets and exceeds expectations. This role is responsible for owning modeling practices, methods, and techniques as well as for influencing data strategy with a focus on leveraging both current and emerging technologies and applications. The Data Science Senior Manager acts as a leader, strategic advisor and credible thought partner to senior / executive level business partners. This position is also responsible for managing the integration of activities within and across teams as well as effectively manage, coach, develop, and guide a team of professionals to anticipate business needs, recommend solutions that are both effective and efficient, and communicate the right message.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide strategic consultation and thought leadership to senior / executive level business partners
• Anticipate business partner needs
• Drive the output of the team – ensure “executive ready” work product in alignment with business priorities
• Influence / impact strategy for data sourcing
• Anticipate emerging needs; identify industry data trends and technologies
• Proactively coach and develop others on building technical skills
• Promote the group and their capabilities to stakeholders
• Effectively collaborate and partner at all levels of the organization; guides, advises, challenges, and influences to drive organizational impact
• Provide solutions based on “connecting the dots”; leverage business insights to align, develop, and build holistic strategies and solutions that align with LOB priorities and consider knowledge of cross-LOB interdependencies

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 6 years minimum 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 7 years of relevant experience

DATA LITERACY

• Ability to:
  • Influence / impact strategy for data sourcing; can anticipate emerging needs to be incorporated into strategy
  • Lead discussions about pros/cons of applications with senior leadership
  • Monitor industry trends and direction of data analysis technologies

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

• Ability to:
  • Establish standards and best practices; forecast future modeling tools / techniques
  • Identify, employ, and evangelize emerging techniques from industry / research
  • Coach others on data modeling methods / techniques
  • Facilitate sessions for complex data models
  • Assess and understand risks; contingency plans
  • Communicate observations to senior executives
  • Translate technical observations to a non-technical audience

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Typically manages team of professionals; Resources and role model for broad team, beyond direct reports; Manages integration of activities within or outside of team; Promotes the group and their capabilities to stakeholders; Provides thought leadership
• Partnering / Influencing: Considered a strategic advisor to senior and executive level business partners; Able to effectively collaborate and partner at all levels of the organization; Sought after as credible thought leader; Leverages executive presence / credibility to guide, advise, challenge, and influence at all levels of the organization; Drives organizational impact; develops this skill in others
• Business Acumen: Possess an integrated, cross-functional perspective based on understanding of the business; Aware of leverages industry best-practices; Has the ability to teach or coach where there are gaps in business acumen; Provides solutions based on knowledge of cross-LOB interdependencies
• Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Drives cross-functional and enterprise wide solutions; Takes a systematic approach to “connecting the dots”; Proactively solicits others to gain an understanding of impacts and intersections; Considers longer term KeyCorp strategy and priorities in recommending solutions
• Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills; delivers high quality written messages; coaches others; Can effectively translate and simplify complex technical concepts and language; Keeps team apprised of relevant LOB and bank-wide topics; Knows when to ensure transparency; Confident and comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization including at most senior levels; Recognized for executive presence, knows how and when to elevate the message

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $110,000 to $180,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/25/2024

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. 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 other protected category.

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