Job Description

Description

• *About the Opportunity** We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team in Chicago. As a Data Scientist at Rewards Network, you will play a critical role in driving business growth through data-driven insights and innovation. This is a hybrid position that requires 2-3 days presence in our office. • *The Challenge** You will work closely with stakeholders across the company to understand business needs and deliver immediate and long-term value. Success in this role requires a driven problem-solver who is prepared to design and develop innovative solutions. You will be responsible for developing machine learning algorithms that support our three-way marketplace, including recommendation engines, marketplace segmentation, behavioral analysis, customer retention, and network optimization. • *Key Responsibilities:** • Drive actionable insights from data and present them to external and internal clients in a compelling manner. • Collaborate across departments to understand business objectives and identify novel data opportunities. • Develop and implement data science projects that drive business growth. • Work closely with Marketing in the design, implementation, and analysis of marketplace research. • Communicate results to stakeholders with a focus on key takeaways and recommended actions. • *Requirements:** • Master's Degree in a STEM field and 2 years of directly related experience OR PhD in a related STEM field. • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and BI visualization tools. • Experience with Dev-Ops and cloud-based technologies is preferred. • Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills. • *What We Offer:** • A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive paid time off and company holidays. • Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients. • 401(k) plan with a company match. • Two medical plan options and a vision plan. • Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program. • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans. • Short Term and Long Term disability. • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance. • Employee Life Assistance Program. • A hybrid working space in our state-of-the-art office downtown, located near the Metra and Ogilvie train stations, with catered lunch provided on-site on Tuesdays.