Forbright Bank

A Bank for a Brighter Future Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender

Senior Data Scientist

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

48 days ago

Salary

$145K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSQLTableau

Job Description

• Develop and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models to predict loan performance, borrower risk, prepayment likelihood, and renewal opportunities • Partner with credit, portfolio management, and lending teams to identify high-impact use cases for data-driven solutions • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and reporting processes to streamline analytics workflows • Build dashboards and data visualizations that communicate insights effectively to executive and front-line stakeholders • Design and execute experiments and A/B tests to measure the effectiveness of lending strategies and risk policies • Leverage R or Python for model development, statistical analysis, and data manipulation • Work with structured and unstructured data, including loan files, collateral valuations, market data, and financial statements • Stay informed on emerging AI techniques and assess their applicability to commercial lending and banking operations • Mentor analysts and contribute to building a data-driven culture within the Bank • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field required; Master’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data analytics, data science, or quantitative modeling required
  • Direct experience in banking, with preference for commercial lending analytics
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver predictive models and advanced analytics projects with measurable business impact
  • Proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling, data wrangling, and automation
  • Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau for dashboard and visualization development
  • Strong SQL skills for data extraction and transformation
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred
  • Hands-on experience with large language models preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
  • Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 401k + company match
  • Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
  • Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
  • Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
  • Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
  • Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
  • The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
  • American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner

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