Senior Data Scientist- Banking

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Senior Analyst, Data Scientist works with business stakeholders to answer complex questions and make business predictions by performing complex data and statistical techniques related to financial statement analysis. The Senior Analyst will perform predictive and prescriptive analytics, create complex models, automate processes, and leverage existing and new tools to optimize and analyze data specific to banking concepts. This position requires advanced skills in statistics, object-oriented programming, machine learning and data automation processes.
What you will do

• Perform data and complex statistical analysis to guide interest rate risk analysis, relevant business decisions, and corresponding strategies
• Create complex models and lead validation of existing models
• Lead the development of machine learning and automation processes
• Gather, clean, and process raw data
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify interest rate risk strategies and test effectiveness
• Create and validate various reports, dashboards, models and visualizations
• Analyze and interpret data for trends and patterns, and make recommendations to business area
• Prepare and present various reports, presentations and other deliverables to management and senior leadership
• Mentor and trains junior data employees
• Lead data quality assurance programs and keeps up to date on regulation changes
• Lead regular audits of data, reports, models and other measures to ensure integrity and compliance
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy
• Work in office for a minimum of three days a week

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree or 5-years of direct working experience in advanced financial modeling
• Understanding of financial derivatives and commercial interest rate risk concepts
• One year of commercial banking experience

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 7 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of statistics and predictive modeling
• Advanced skills in problem solving and analytical thinking
• Advanced skills in MySQL, Python, SAS, Spark, BigBML R, Java, and other commonly used data scientist tools
• Advanced object-oriented programming skills
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning, algorithms and data automation
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical users

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range
$104,832.00 To $139,932.00
Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation
*This job opportunity is expected to close on 8/1/25*