Data Scientist Jobs in Chennai - Mr. Cooper

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Ready to be a Cooper too? This might just be right up your alley!

We're here to keep the dream of home ownership alive. Oh, and while we're at it, we're determined to change the lending industry itself. It's simple, but it won't be easy. And we'll need a great team behind us. (That's where you come in.) We want to show the world that transparency, candor and collaboration aren't just good values. They're good business. Working here isn't for people who want to punch a clock. It's for people who want to punch a hole in the status quo. Come join us. And make a difference instead of just a living.

Role/Responsibilities

• Develop novel solutions to market-driven problems using knowledge of the latest ML techniques, statistical analysis, and practical experience on previous data science projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business unit product owners, development teams to understand business needs and technical requirements
• Work actively in all aspects of model development, including design, model implementation, validation, calibration, documentation, monitoring, and reporting
• Research complex business issues and recommend solutions, including input requirements, other required data sets, modeling approaches, and end products

Required Skills And Experience

• Masters in a quantitative / applied field (Statistics) or PhD preferred
• 8+ years of experience in data science roles
• 3+ years in handling teams
• Strong statistical foundation with broad knowledge of supervised and unsupervised techniques
• Experience with predictive modeling (classification, regression, parameter tuning, optimization criteria, feature selection), preferably with multiple techniques is a requirement.
• Experience in model validation techniques, model testing and continuous monitoring of model performance
• Strong knowledge of programming and modeling using R and SAS (the candidate would work in Python ecosystem)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience working collaboratively, including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders/clients.
• Experience advising a team on innovative methodologies, data science tools, and environments.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts/ideas to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Experience applying modern machine learning techniques
• Very strong in identifying hidden use cases from dataset/ business interactions and come up with new solutions

Nice To Have Skills & Qualities

• Flexibility to learn and apply new methodologies
• Mortgage Industry experience /knowledge

Mr. Cooper is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee is empowered to be their authentic self. We know that a large part of our success as a business is directly tied to our ongoing efforts to attract and retain diverse talent and maintain an inclusive environment where each employee can thrive. Embracing and leveraging diversity through an inclusive work environment fosters new ideas, new insights, and constant innovation. We strive to weave the principles of diversity and inclusion throughout the fabric of how we work, how we interact, and how we engage with our customers and the community.

Job Requisition ID

011698