Job Description
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Start your Voyage - Apply Now Job Summary The Data Scientist expands the impact of data science across the firm by designing, developing, delivering, and supporting advanced analytics and machine learning solutions. This role partners with product owners to perform detailed exploratory analysis, translate complex business questions into actionable insights, and deliver predictive models that support key initiatives across Workplace Solutions, including Retirement, Wealth Management, Employee Benefits, and Benefits Administration. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand data quality, drivers, patterns, and business context prior to model development Deliver data science solutions by building predictive models and advanced analytics using structured and unstructured data Apply a range of data science and machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, time series) to solve business problems Partner with product owners across Workplace Solutions to understand requirements, define hypotheses, and ensure analytical outputs align to business needs Communicate technical findings and business insights through clear presentations and effective data visualizations for business and technical audiences Assist in the evaluation of data science platforms, technologies, frameworks, and data sources Support implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of data science solutions Required Qualifications Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.in data science or a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering), or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience developing and delivering data science solutions Full proficiency with machine learning and advanced analytics methods Strong skills in SQL, Python, data visualization, PySpark, and data wrangling on cloud‑based data platforms Solid business acumen with the ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge of Workplace Solutions domains (Retirement, Wealth, and Benefits) Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in financial services, particularly Retirement, Wealth Management, or Employee Benefits Hands‑on experience building and deploying data science solutions on public cloud platforms Experience with Azure ML, Snowflake, Databricks, and deep learning libraries (e.g., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learn more about Critical Skills Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inc