Director of Predictive Analytics

Analytic Recruiting is a contingency-based recruitment firm that specializes in filling roles that require candidates with strong quantitative, analytical or technological skills. Our clients range from the Fortune 500 to midsize and startup companies. For over 35 years we have served clients in a wide range of industries including Financial Services, Capital Markets, Advertising, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Technology and Consulting.

Leading financial institution seeking a predictive analytics expert to consult to their clients on marketing and risk related business issues.

* Develop predictive analytics solutions / models in both risk and marketing areas for utilization in targeting new commercial clients, and managing existing ones * Work independently or as a team member on complex projects from beginning to end understanding business needs, acquisition and evaluation of data, selection of appropriate statistical methodologies, model estimation and documentation * Analyze and interpret large amounts of global commercial data and communicate complex analytical results to business leaders * Lead and engage in brainstorming sessions with customers on the development of value added solutions and products

* Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research, Engineering or Economics will be preferred * Minimum 5 years of experience in predictive modeling * Hands-on experience using SAS (Base, Stat, Enterprise Miner), SQL and other statistical packages * Ability to demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills. Strong project management, analysis, and problem solving skills are required * Management of large complex projects from beginning until end and ability to build new analytical solutions