Lead Data Scientist

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is  looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor, leveraging your expertise to build and manage a broad suite of credit models across both consumer and commercial domains. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of models, from initial data exploration and transformation to deployment and ongoing monitoring and support.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position. While you won't have direct reports, you will be expected to mentor junior data scientists and lead project teams, driving the successful delivery of complex and impactful initiatives. Your ability to translate abstract business challenges into concrete data science solutions will be critical to your success.

What you will do

Design, develop, and deploy advanced credit models for both consumer and commercial portfolios.

Lead data transformation projects, ensuring data is clean, accessible, and optimized for model development.

Implement and maintain robust model monitoring frameworks to track performance, identify drift, and ensure model integrity.

Explore and apply agentic AI principles to enhance model performance and automate processes.

Provide technical and general mentorship to junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Lead cross-functional project teams, guiding the successful delivery of data science initiatives from conception to completion.

Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and project outcomes to senior leadership, including General Managers and above

Apply strong commercial judgment to scope and deliver solutions that directly address abstract business problems.

Contribute to evaluation of new data sources, provide recommendations on value of data sources, and design code to improve the productivity of Equifax, enhance and update code where needed.

Perform as lead technical data scientist for multiple technical and business domains, collaborating with other teams to develop predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc. encouraging enhanced solutions and asking questions

Evaluate the technical work of experienced data scientists guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy

What experience do you need

10+ years of total experience in a data science or related analytical field, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or lead capacity.

Qualification background - Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

Proven experience in credit modelling (consumer and / or commercial)

Expertise in model monitoring and maintenance.

Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to solve abstract business problems.

What Could Set You Apart

Experience with fraud and behavioral models.

Practical knowledge of Agentic AI and its applications.

Working experience with Fintech / Financial Services / Banking industry

We believe that when we’re at our best, we can do our best. Equifax offers policies and programs that support our employees’ financial and personal wellbeing with additional leave days, hybrid working environment, employee assistance program and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments : applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.