Data Scientist - Specialist

About the role

The Data Scientist - Specialist at Equifax leads the Model Risk Management team in validating statistical and advanced AI models. This strategic role combines hands-on technical oversight, team mentorship, and advisory duties regarding risk governance and regulatory compliance. Candidates require 7+ years of quantitative experience, proven leadership skills, and expertise in emerging technologies like generative and agentic AI.

What you'll do

• Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of model validators, ensuring their professional growth and development
• Oversee the execution of multiple complex validation projects simultaneously, from test design to final delivery and communication
• Foster a culture of critical thinking, continuous improvement, and effective risk management within the team
• Collaborate with global partners to supervise validation projects, ensuring a consistent and technically sound approach to AI/Model Risk Management across non-direct…
• Perform and lead independent, hands-on model validations, including deep-dive analysis of model design, performance, and implementation

What you need

• 7–13 yrs of experience
• Machine learning
• SQL
• Python
• LLMs
• SAS
• AWS
• Any graduate

Good to have

• Credit risk
• R
• Spark
• GCP
• Linux
• Performance testing