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Published on September 8, 2022

In 2021, data scientist is the second-best job in America. A quick search on LinkedIn shows 113,000 data science positions. From Facebook and Amazon to Pfizer and the Ford Motor Company, organizations of all sizes across industries have open data …

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The highest paying jobs in finance include top-level executive positions and relatively entry-level careers, like financial analysts. In other words, the industry pays well at all levels. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we identified the best-paying …

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Published on May 26, 2022

Finance firms, like many other firms, are increasingly using automation tools and programs to increase the speed and accuracy of their work processes. The reason why automation is so attractive is it helps employees to complete repetitive procedures more efficiently …

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In 1950, when Alan Turing questioned whether machines could think, no one knew how much capability artificial intelligence would have more than 70 years later. This question alone gave rise to complex concepts like machine learning (ML), robotics, deep learning, expert …

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Required Skills: Syndicated Finance, Loan Syndication, Podcasting, Research, Prioritization, Communication, Microsoft Access, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Loans, Interpersonal Communications, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Writing, Leveraged Finance, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Ad Hoc Reporting, Self-Motivation, Sales, Business Development, New Product Development, Data Analysis

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