Sr. Decision Scientist - Risk and Data Analytics

Job Description – Sr. Decision Scientist – Risk and Data Analytics (MER00042I4)Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of Mercedes-Benz AG.Job OverviewDevelop, implement and monitor statistical analytical tools and systems, with a focus on the acquisitions and collections process. This data-centric role aims to analyze and solve problems by employing expertise from statistics, mathematics, and machine learning to support well-defined business goals. The position may require activities related to internal control compliance.ResponsibilitiesPerform in-depth quantitative data analysis (e.g., machine learning, advanced analytics, text mining, pattern recognition) from multiple data sources; discover new insights and apply findings to develop risk-based collection and recovery strategies.Extract, clean and validate data for ad-hoc analyses, reporting and model development.Provide data-centric consulting to internal customers to guide strategic business decisions.Test, implement and document internally developed machine learning models in accordance with DFS policies, procedures, and processes.Develop, test, implement and document new collection and/or recovery scoring models; generate quarterly monitoring reports.Work with external vendors to test, implement and document new collection and/or recovery scoring models and vendor products; generate quarterly monitoring reports.Evaluate and develop expertise in emerging analytics techniques, tools and methodologies.QualificationsApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.This position requires a minimum of 5-8 years of overall work experience. Preferred experience includes:Business – 3-5 yearsCollections – 1-2 yearsCredit – 1-2 yearsFinance – 1-2 yearsEducationBachelor's Degree is required, Master's Degree is preferred. Recommended majors include Data Science, Computer/Information Science.Additional Knowledge3-5 years of experience in finance, controlling or relevant analytical positions.SkillsAnalytical skills: ability to collect data, establish facts, identify trends and variances.Microsoft Office proficiency.Additional SkillsTechnical finance or analytical/statistical background with awareness of risk management and automotive financial services concepts; experience in database design with expert knowledge of SQL (SAS or similar programming language preferred) and MS Office; experience with Python and machine-learning applied to risk modeling is a plus; strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in cross-departmental projects; knowledge of credit decision engines is highly desirable.BenefitsCompetitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance.Generous vacation and 15 additional corporate holidays.Participation in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program.Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long-term disability, on-site exercise facilities.Paid family leave: six weeks for new parents; adoption expense reimbursement up to $6k per child.Tuition assistance: up to $8k in vouchers for business-related coursework.LocationPrimary location: United States of America – Georgia – Atlanta.Work location: One Mercedes-Benz Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328.EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets.J-18808-Ljbffr