✦ Luna Orbit — Data & Analytics

Manager, Data Scientist

at Discover Financial Services

📍 2 Locations Unknown 💰 $197K – $225K USD / year Posted March 27, 2026
Salary $197K – $225K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Not specified
Category Data & Analytics

Data Scientist responsible for developing machine learning models and analyzing large datasets to support risk management and decision-making processes.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams
  • Build ML models
  • Validate models
  • Analyze big data
  • Support risk decision-making

Environment includes Python, Conda, AWS, Spark, statistical modeling, machine learning, model validation, data analysis, text analytics.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level data scientist with 3+ years experience in Python, AWS, and Spark, with strong skills in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis, and familiarity with risk management frameworks.

Experience with PythonExperience with AWSExperience with SparkModel validation experience
Experience with large datasetsExperience with textual dataKnowledge of model governanceExperience in risk management
PythonCondaAWSSpark
PythonCondaAWSSparkstatistical modelingmachine learningmodel validationdata analysistext analytics
PythonCondaAWSSparkStatistical modelingMachine learningModel validationData analysisText analytics
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingInnovationInterpersonal skills
Industry Finance/Banking
Job Function Develop and validate machine learning models for risk analysis
Role Subtype Data & Analytics
Tech Domains Python, AWS, Spark
pythoncondaawssparkstatistical modelingmachine learningmodel validationdata analysistext analyticsrisk management

Lack of experience with Python, AWS, or Spark, No model validation experience, No background in risk management

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