Data Scientist – Consumer Banking Pricing & Profitability

About the role

Lead data strategy and analytics for Consumer Banking Pricing and Profitability by driving enterprise-wide profitability metrics and serving as the Finance data steward for the Enterprise Data Warehouse. In this role, you will develop advanced analytics to optimize capital performance and relationship profitability across consumer businesses. You will identify opportunities to increase margins, incorporate ancillary revenues, and better account for risk and expenses while establishing data governance standards and appropriate return targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing, profitability, and forecasting models to support Consumer Banking decisions.
• Act as the data steward for Finance, governing data quality, integrity, and accessibility for profitability metrics.
• Analyze portfolio, customer, and product profitability to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop reporting analytics to evaluate Line of Business segment Return on Capital performance, highlighting areas of strength and opportunity for improvement down to the relationship manager level.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Risk, Technology and business teams to improve data quality and reporting.
• Support pricing strategy through market, customer, and financial analysis.
• Present recommendations and insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, analytics, or a related field, with expertise in consumer banking or financial services.
• 3+ years of experience with profitability metrics (RAR, RAROC).

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong technical skills in data modeling, ETL processes, and tools like SQL, Python, or Alteryx.
• Proficiency in visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business strategies.
• SQL, Python, or Alteryx.
• Strong knowledge on Consumer Banking loan data.

What's in it for you?

• Compensation: Starting base salary: $87,000 - $153,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
• Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date; Generous 401(k) company matching contribution; Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources; Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time; Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs; Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team; Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.

About Us

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.