Director of Data Science

GOBankingRates™ is unique in the digital marketing and media industry - we combine marketing, digital, content and fintech. Our performance based approach increases brand awareness and generates targeted audience engagement on our internal web properties and partner sites.

Learn More About What We Do

What’s interesting about this role?

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Science leader to expand the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities of our platform to grow Revenue through machine learning. In this role, you will define the measurement strategy, generate data-driven insights into system performance and testing, and provide a sound statistical basis for determining autonomous systems' product readiness.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Strategically lead and enhance the Data Science vision across GOBankingRates, focusing on opportunities that maximize impact aligned with company objectives.
• Recruit, develop, retain and lead teams of data scientists to develop new machine learning applications to serve our customers and consumers.
• Progressively enhance the EYE Platform to advance and scale up our methodologies for digital ad conversion, optimizing performance in line with key company performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to identify valuable data science use cases, devising and implementing technical solutions to address these business challenges effectively.
• Translate analytical insights into concrete, actionable recommendations for business or product improvement, and communicate your research and insights to all levels of the company clearly and concisely in line with business model capabilities and priorities.
• Drive scalable solutions using available AWS infrastructure.
• Create and track accuracy and performance metrics (both technical and business metrics).
• Create, refine, and maintain technical documentation, making it accessible to scientists, engineers, and business leaders, and share findings in a manner that drives company-wide knowledge.
• Instill a culture of accountability, collaboration, and tangible results within the team, mentoring junior members to reach their full career potential.
• Understand the business priorities and goals to best leverage Data Science capabilities to make a positive impact.
• Be a champion for Data Science and machine learning automation, promoting its adoption through training sessions, presentations, and leadership in cross-functional project teams.

What Do You Bring to Us?

• 5+ years proven track record of leading high-performing teams leading through successful performance of advanced quantitative analyses and statistical modeling that positively impact business performance.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) roles, including designing, developing, and deploying data-driven solutions.
• A growth mindset and a passion for staying updated with the latest developments in AI/ML and Generative AI
• A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline is required. A master's or Ph.D. is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience working in the digital media marketing industry. Proven ability to develop innovative methodologies to enhance digital advertising metrics such as conversion rates, ad pacing, and ROI.
• Adept at refining existing processes with new data inputs and model improvements to boost ML model effectiveness.
• Proficient in translating data analytics into tangible business enhancements, with excellent communication skills to relay findings at all company levels.
• Drive scalable solutions using available AWS infrastructure.
• Capability to construct and maintain precise performance indicators (both technical and business) and documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• A history of nurturing a culture of collective ownership and achievement, with a commitment to mentoring and professional development.

The salary range for this role is $220,000 - $250,000. Pay offered may vary within the posted range based on a number of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent growth opportunity; we pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity and passion.
• Awesome medical, dental and vision plans with heavy employer contribution
• Paid maternity leave and paternity leave programs
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company funding for outside classes and conferences to help you improve your skills
• Contribution to student loan debt payments after the first year of employment
• 401(k) -- employees can start contributing immediately. After the first year, GOBankingRates matches your contribution up to 4% of your salary

A note about our new norm: The world has changed and we know it’s important to adapt and to do our part to do what's best for our team. Our number one priority is to have our team feel safe, balanced and connected. We’re committed to providing our teams with the best resources and tools to navigate this new virtual world that we’re living in. We've also reinvented the ways in which we recognize, celebrate, and engage with each other to keep our culture strong!

Here’s a peek into our world at GOBankingRates -

• Our teams are working remotely 100% for the foreseeable future. We’re in the digital media space, so we’re mobile and flexible! *Option to work from an office (if you need to get away!)
• Tools & resources are available to keep our team connected across North America. (JIRA, Trello, Slack, Zoom and so much more!)
• To keep our community engaged and connected, virtual team building events are held weekly and monthly.
• For wellness and balance, weekly virtual fitness classes such as yoga are available.
• To care for the local communities that we’re a part of across the U.S our team members host socially distanced philanthropic events every quarter.
• And most importantly, we’ve committed to consistent and transparent communication to help us all stay informed, engaged and to keep us on our path to success and #greatness.