The Firmwide Planning and Analysis Organization is seeking an integral leader to define and communicate the strategic vision. The Financial Analysis - Data Science Center of Excellence is a global team within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for design, development and deployment of various macroeconomic and econometric models, and broader Data Science efforts, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in the Firmwide P&A (Planning & Analysis) organization.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative skills: Advanced Graduate Degree (Master’s or PhD) in a Quantitative Field: Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of work experience in quantitative modeling (stochastic, econometric)/ research / forecasting / data analysis for a leading financial institution is required.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R) and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills are required.
- Familiarity with economics, financial products and financial forecasting concepts is a plus.
- Expertise in a broad array of AI techniques (e.g., ML, NLP, semantic searching, LLMs and RAG) is considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and execution of various Data Science and related modeling and analytical efforts within the Firmwide P&A organization, working closely with key partners across Risk, Finance, Technology, Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) and the firm’s broader Data Science community.
- Play a leadership role in setting strategic vision and furthering the Data Science agenda, including leveraging AI/ML to create value within an organizational context.
- Lead communications and meetings across diverse functions, locations and businesses to facilitate discussions, drive priorities and consensus amongst stakeholders and senior management.
- Develop executive-level presentations and explain key analytical elements in a manner that is appropriately tailored to a diverse target audience.
- Lead ad-hoc analyses and conduct Econometric and Data Science research as needed.
- Stay abreast of current trends in economics, financial markets and analytical innovations, and anticipate implications for modeling and financial forecasting.
Other
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to prepare and present executive level presentations.
- Ability to view problems through a “big picture” lens, take concepts from ideation to execution and provide strategic guidance and oversight to a quantitative team.
- Strong culture carrier and inclusive leader who leads by example. Inquisitive nature, ability to ask the right questions and escalate issues.
- Organized, proactive, self-starter with high attention to detail, able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a proven track record of strong multi-tasking abilities in executing against deliverables and meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Experience building and managing global analytical teams across multiple geographic locations is a plus.
