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Data Scientist I

Merrill · Atlanta, GA · posted 2 days ago

In short: Data Scientist I at Merrill in Atlanta, GA, posted 2 days ago.

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The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-11-06

Employer	Merrill
Location	Atlanta, Georgia
Field	Technology › Data, analytics and AI
Level	Mid Level
Source category	Data and Analytics
Posted	2026-11-06 (2 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to uncover potential revenue generation opportunities and develop effective risk management strategies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders to comprehend business problems, utilizing data gathering and analysis techniques to devise solutions, and presenting recommendations based on the findings. Job expectations include demonstrating flexibility, resilience, accountability, a disciplined approach, and a commitment to fostering responsible growth for the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

Performs business analytics, which includes data analysis, trend identification, and pattern recognition, using advanced techniques (e.g., machine learning, text mining, statistical analysis, etc.) to support decision-making and drive data-driven insights
Applies agile practices for project management, solution development, deployment, and maintenance
Creates and maintains technical documentation, capturing the business requirements and specifications related to the developed analytical solution and its implementation in production
Manages multiple priorities and maintains quality and timeliness of work deliverables such as quantitative models, data science products, data analysis reports, or data visualizations, while exhibiting the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Delivers engaging presentations and engages in both in-person and virtual conversations that effectively communicate technical concepts and analysis results to a diverse set of internal stakeholders, and develops professional relationships to foster collaboration on work deliverables
Mitigates risk by identifying potential issues and developing controls
Researches the latest advances in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence to support business analytics

Overview of Global Risk Analytics:

Global Risk Analytics (GRA) is a sub-line of business within Global Risk Management (GRM), responsible for developing a consistent and coherent set of models and analytical tools for effective risk and capital measurement, management and reporting across the bank. GRA is also responsible for model implementation, execution, forecasting and performance monitoring. The team drives innovation, process improvement and automation across these activities.

Overview of Data Science for Technology, Risk and Operations:

Data Science for Technology, Risk, and Operations (DSTRO) enables the Bank's responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through governance, model oversight, model development, and enterprise data engineering. By providing AI and model risk governance, AI-driven solutions, and critical transaction data assets, DSTRO delivers the controls, infrastructure, and insights needed to strengthen risk management, enhance operational effectiveness, and drive enterprise value.

As a Data Scientist I, you will support AI and model development activities that address key business challenges throughout the full product lifecycle, from ideation through retirement, across multiple lines of business (LOBs) at Bank of America.

You will work directly with senior model owners, developers, and users across these LOBs. In supporting model development, you will focus on streamlining manual processes, improving decision-making, and delivering measurable ROI through scalable, compliant, and integrated solutions. You will also provide cross-functional insights and identify opportunities to leverage existing AI technologies, models, and methodologies across the bank to avoid duplication, promote reuse, and share best practices.

This role provides a unique opportunity to directly support Bank of America's Enterprise AI Catalyst program and contribute to the company's AI enablement strategy. The successful candidate will possess a balanced combination of relationship management, project management, and strong, proven data science expertise.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated ability to foster an innovative culture while effectively interacting with, influencing, and communicating with senior business leaders.
Strong track record of challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving organizational change.
Knowledge of AI and model governance frameworks within large, complex organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence diverse stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex analytical concepts and technical findings into clear, actionable business recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Technical Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
1+ years of related work experience
Good, applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, feature engineering
Understanding and applied knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning modelling techniques
Excellent understanding of how Artificial Intelligence is used and governed a large regulated US financial institutions
Technical writing skills

Skills:

Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Business Analytics
Technical Documentation
Written Communications
Agile Practices
Application Development
Collaboration
Data Visualization
DevOps Practices
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Networking
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
Presentation Skills
Risk Management

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

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Field: Technology Sub-niche: Data, analytics and AI All jobs at Merrill Jobs in Georgia Jobs in Atlanta, GA Atlanta city guide Georgia state guide Fulton County economy Pay for this occupation (BLS) All 119 open jobs for this occupation

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Technology field (Data, analytics and AI) at Merrill. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Data scientists (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,230 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +34.6% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area the median for this occupation is $108,940 a year with 6,820 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

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Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

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The city

The job is in Atlanta, GA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Atlanta compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Atlanta is #1 by population, #10 for remote work (#1 = most), #15 for college degrees (#1 = most), #73 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Fulton County, is #1 of 159 counties for average pay ($100,817).

The place in numbers

Atlanta has 505,268 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 4.6% of the population of Georgia. It covers 135 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,734 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, 9% younger than the state median (34.2 against 37.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,711 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% above the state median ($1,711 against $1,393). Over a year that is 24.0% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $439,600, which is 5.1 times the median household income ($85,652); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 46.4% of households own their home, 29% below the state average (46.4% against 65.7%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area has 2,889,670 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,170 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,170 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (328,500 jobs, median $47,040); transportation and material moving (313,910 jobs, median $44,120); sales and related (277,630 jobs, median $37,550). The area is most specialised in business and financial operations (1.3 times) and legal (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($130,550) and computer and mathematical ($110,010). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fulton County was 3.6%. 68.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fulton County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 52.9% drive alone, 5.7% use public transit, 3.9% walk, 29.7% work from home. 14.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 28% below the state average (14.2% against 19.8%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

59.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% above the state share (59.2% against 35.0%). 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 19% below the state share (9.0% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 16.9%, 27% above the state rate (16.9% against 13.4%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 40°F (4.7°C). About 1,292 mm (51 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (133 mm) and Oct the driest (88 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: North Druid Hills (7 miles, rent 10% higher); East Point (7 miles, rent 20% lower); Vinings (7 miles, rent 7% higher); Decatur (7 miles, rent 3% lower). Rent differences are against Atlanta; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Atlanta, GA that have a guide, with what living there costs. The last-but-one column divides a year of rent by the median pay of the closest occupation ($108,940 a year), an estimate, not this employer's pay.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Atlanta, GA	0 mi	$1,711	$439,600	$85,652	14.2%	18.8%	Jobs
North Druid Hills, GA	7 mi	$1,874	$515,900	$102,742	8.0%	20.6%	—
East Point, GA	7 mi	$1,364	$281,600	$68,598	17.8%	15.0%	—
Vinings, GA	7 mi	$1,839	$604,600	$94,982	9.3%	20.3%	—
Decatur, GA	7 mi	$1,655	$701,400	$139,397	15.5%	18.2%	—
North Decatur, GA	8 mi	$1,913	$474,600	$110,871	16.4%	21.1%	—
Brookhaven, GA	8 mi	$1,882	$692,700	$117,663	10.3%	20.7%	—
College Park, GA	9 mi	$1,207	$325,800	$51,635	7.2%	13.3%	Jobs
Smyrna, GA	9 mi	$1,739	$449,500	$100,061	18.6%	19.2%	—
Candler-McAfee, GA	9 mi	$1,498	$259,300	$64,699	21.8%	16.5%	—
Belvedere Park, GA	9 mi	$1,534	$296,600	$65,462	20.7%	16.9%	—
Mableton, GA	10 mi	$1,472	$313,100	$77,980	22.7%	16.2%	—
Forest Park, GA	11 mi	$1,189	$143,400	$41,211	20.6%	13.1%	—
Chamblee, GA	11 mi	$1,859	$432,800	$84,452	11.9%	20.5%	—
Clarkston, GA	11 mi	$1,422	$302,600	$48,564	26.2%	15.7%	—
Sandy Springs, GA	12 mi	$1,870	$619,800	$104,340	12.6%	20.6%	—
South Fulton, GA	13 mi	$1,702	$309,800	$82,324	25.0%	18.7%	—
Lithia Springs, GA	13 mi	$1,402	$220,000	$62,417	23.6%	15.4%	—
Riverdale, GA	14 mi	$1,360	$178,800	$63,455	14.7%	15.0%	—
Dunwoody, GA	14 mi	$1,859	$602,900	$121,903	12.8%	20.5%	—

Career paths

Occupations close to Data scientists in the official classification, with pay, outlook and whether there are open jobs for them on this site right now.

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Occupation ⇅	National median pay ⇅	Growth 2025–35 ⇅	Openings a year (US) ⇅	Open jobs here ⇅
Operations research analysts	$88,940	+11.9%	7,500	none right now
Statisticians	$105,650	+11.0%	1,900	none right now
Actuaries	$130,000	+9.2%	1,500	none right now

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Atlanta, GA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Charlotte, NC	228 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	287 mi	977,670
Indianapolis, IN	426 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	437 mi	914,802
Chicago, IL	585 mi	2,711,226
Philadelphia, PA	670 mi	1,579,706
Houston, TX	700 mi	2,328,253
Dallas, TX	716 mi	1,307,930
New York, NY	747 mi	8,483,844
Fort Worth, TX	749 mi	963,194
Oklahoma City, OK	753 mi	697,125
Austin, TX	816 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	880 mi	1,479,835
Denver, CO	1,203 mi	718,877
Phoenix, AZ	1,586 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	1,883 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	1,940 mi	3,857,263
San Jose, CA	2,103 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	2,167 mi	830,235
Seattle, WA	2,177 mi	754,195

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
College Park, GA	9 mi	5
Alpharetta, GA	23 mi	55
Chattanooga, TN	102 mi	5

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What is the Data Scientist I job at Merrill?

A mid level role in technology (data, analytics and ai) listed 2 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Atlanta, GA.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay. For the closest occupation (Data scientists) the national median is $120,230 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Atlanta is $1,711 a month and median household income $85,652 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-06 (2 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

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Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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