Lead Data Scientist

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas seeks a Lead Data Scientist to drive data‑driven insights for banking supervision, surveillance, and policy analysis. You will guide a team of data scientists and risk specialists while collaborating with research, supervision, and policy stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards that inform senior leadership about emerging banking risks.
• Write quarterly risk reports and ad‑hoc analyses on top and watch risks for Eleventh District banks.
• Clean, validate, and analyze financial datasets to support research and internal risk models.
• Lead the creation of briefing materials, semi‑annual briefings, and quarterly banking perspectives for senior executives and advisory councils.
• Collaborate with Federal Reserve personnel and industry contacts to gather information for senior management briefings.
• Ensure all policy documents comply with system and district standards.
• Monitor developments in fintech, energy, and the Mexican economy that may require supervisory policy responses.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading data‑science teams in a financial or regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Tableau

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence banking supervision policy at a national level.
• Collaborative environment with leading economists and policymakers.
• Professional development and growth within the Federal Reserve System.