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This position is responsible for the development and integration of data mining and predictive modeling applications for all aspects of the First Data Global Leasing organization, including risk management, collections, and retention. The successful candidate will be an independent thinker and problem solver, with the ability to translate business problems into analytic solutions. There is a significant amount of interaction with senior management, from brainstorming new ideas and solutions, discussing business objectives/problems, presenting proposed solutions and 'selling ideas', to presenting analytic content and showing bottom-line benefit. This position will also be partially responsible for evaluating all aspects of developing and maintaining long-term strategic platforms for supporting data mining applications within the First Data Global Leasing organization. This position will lead R&D activities to solve for complex problems in the organization, forming contacts with academia and industry experts.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a highly technical/mathematical discipline (i.e., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics) with extensive knowledge in statistical theory (regression and multivariate statistics) and data mining techniques. Work experience utilizing predictive modeling and advanced data mining techniques in a real-world setting, preferably in a credit-related environment, is required. Candidate should be familiar with Decision trees, Neural Network, and logistic regression techniques, theory and application. The person we are seeking will have extremely effective communications, organizational and project management skills. General knowledge of database systems such as Access and Oracle, SAS programming experience and strong overall technical skills are required.

5+ years of experience is preferred.

_Contact_:
Interested candidates please apply directly to our website at

www.firstdatajobs.com

"Search Openings" and reference # 7807 in the Requistion No. field

Or email to Jodi.cohen@firstdata.com