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Digital financial platform for the Everyday American.
Data Scientist
Location
Illinois
Posted
151 days ago
Salary
$90K - $130K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Data Scientist
NinjaHoldings
• Build predictive models to optimize lending decisions by using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques • Use advanced data analytics to understand consumer risk behavior trends, their impact on the portfolio, and resulting business opportunities • Support the implementation of models by working closely with the software engineering team and performing post-release checks and analysis • Assist with development of technical tools and platforms to standardize and streamline model development and monitoring processes • Establish key performance metrics and develop automated reporting dashboards using SQL and Python • Design A/B testing for models and underwriting strategies, evaluate impact, and provide recommendations • Work with cross-functional teams to explore new ways of finding insights from data and provide recommendations • Communicate concise and actionable business strategies to senior management
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2+ years of professional experience with data analytics and statistical modeling
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Programming experience with Python
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
- Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- Experience working with specialty finance or FinTech is a plus
- Marketing analytical experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible, remote work
- Fun, fast-paced work environment
- Dynamic start-up culture
- Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
- Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
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