Data Scientist (Salt Lake City, UT)

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

Zions Bancorporation is currently looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our Enterprise Data Science team. This role focuses on delivering insight from data that is actionable and will drive revenue growth, cost reduction, and meet new regulatory requirements. The team works on strategic projects with tactical components that aim to drive all business decisions to be data driven.

The Data Scientist will be responsible for end-to-end analytic projects including:

• The understanding of business and data needs
• Discovering, cleaning, and transforming data as needed
• Designing and building analytical models
• Performing statistical analyses
• Providing diagnostic, descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics
• Designing, developing and maintaining production grade machine learning applications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or other related area of study; Masters degree in same area is preferred
• 1+ years of experience; solid quantitative background with applied statistics skills, such as statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Familiarity with predictive modeling, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms
• Fluency in Python and SQL
• Experience in big data tech stack like Hadoop/Hive/Pig/Spark is a plus
• Some hands on MLOps experience is highly desirable with an appreciation of end-to-end CI/CD process
• Familiarity with ETL/data engineering workflows and job scheduling is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written along with an understanding of how to present results such that they are meaningful across multiple levels of management
• Ability to function in a consultative role and lead a team or project
• Ability to effectively teach and train fellow team members on models, processes or tools
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and team members
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work with little or no supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in banking or financial services
• Experience working with formal project management methodologies or a project management certification

Location:

This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

*Local candidates only at this time.  This position is not authorized for relocation assistance.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus will be the company’s primary technology and operations center.  This modern and environmentally friendly technology center will enable Zions to continue to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.