Quantitative Data Scientist

hackajob

Reston, VA

hackajob is collaborating with CGI US to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
CGI has an immediate need for a Quantitative Data Scientist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.
We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!
This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your Future Duties And Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Data Scientist to join our team focused on mortgage and loan risk modeling. This role involves developing and maintaining advanced quantitative models using Python and SQL, optimizing simulations, and working with large-scale datasets in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in statistical modeling, financial engineering, and software engineering practices, with the ability to communicate technical insights to both technical and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Strong proficiency in Python, especially with libraries like NumPy, pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn, and QuantLib.
Advanced SQL skills for handling large and complex mortgage/loan datasets.
Experience designing and optimizing Monte Carlo simulations and time-series models.
Solid understanding of counterparty credit risk, including Potential Future Exposure (PFE) methodologies.
Familiarity with interest rate modeling, derivative pricing, and macro risk factor models.
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Batch, Glue, EMR, CloudWatch, IAM, and EC2.
Competence in software engineering practices including Git, unit testing, CI/CD, and shell scripting.
Experience working with data lakes, NoSQL systems, and tools like Spark, Hive, and Airflow.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Minimum 5 years of experience in quantitative modeling, data engineering, or a related field (if holding a Bachelor's degree).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Other Information
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $95,800.00 - $154,300.00.
CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Skills
Business Analysis
Shell Script
SQL
NoSQL
What You Can Expect From Us
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at [email protected]. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

Posted 2025-09-14

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