Decision Scientist III

Job Overview Act as an individual contributor, independently driving analytics projects and executing against the objectives of the assigned business group. Using an interdisciplinary approach that leverages concepts from business, applied statistics and mathematics, operations research, information technology, process design and behavioral sciences, the incumbent will support consultative partnerships, aligning with the Line of Business (LOB) to produce analytic insights that help the business make informed, data‑driven decisions with an objective of driving quantifiable, optimized business results in support of company goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. As a Senior Decision Scientist, act as a force multiplier with a focus on high‑impact, visible analyses and initiatives across multiple business models, covering banking channels, segments, and products. Partner on target initiatives as assigned; work independently to drive decision‑science projects leveraging quantitative analysis techniques, including machine learning, in pursuit of business optimization and impact. Foster communication and partnership across multiple levels of the organization, including engagement with mid‑level managers, maximizing relationships and building trust with partners while supporting efforts aligned to LOB and company goals. Pursue business outcomes valued through increased revenue and/or efficiency, leveraging data‑driven insights powered by analytics to support enhanced decision‑making. Focus on continuous improvement in decision‑science delivery and outcomes in pursuit of business optimization. Champion the use of tools to solve business challenges and deliver solutions that are timely, accurate, and repeatable. Exercise sound judgment, risk management, and foster a client‑centric culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices. The annual base salary for this position is $104,000 – $130,000. Required Qualifications The incumbent must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, business acumen, working knowledge of transaction‑processing application software, application‑processing systems, and collection inventory systems, strategic and creative thinking, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related training or experience, and 5+ years of experience in Banking, Finance, Decision/Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering. 2+ years of decision‑science/analytics project‑management experience with a diverse project focus and demonstrated results. Must act as a role model, able to perform in a cross‑functional and collaborative team environment focused on supporting business partners with enhanced insights. Demonstrated ability to engage and support internal business partners, product sets, and projects, connecting insights with execution and business impact. Innovative and strategic thinker with ability to connect to practical application, providing leadership on target initiatives, with a strong bias to action and focus on quantifiable business impact. Experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment to drive maximum impact. Ability to maintain a high level of competency in statistical and analytical principles, tools, and techniques; champion application of emerging decision‑science techniques with business partners. Incumbent should have an understanding of various database environments (IBM DB2, Oracle), technical programming skills (SAS, SQL, Toad), exposure to applied data‑science tools (R, Python, SAS E‑Miner), familiarity with data visualization and BI tools (Tableau, MicroStrategy), and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Preferred Qualifications Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering. 7+ years of experience in Banking, Finance, Decision/Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering. Benefits All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates also receive no less than ten days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, ten sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. EEO Statement Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law. E‑Verify, IER, Right to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr