Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of statistical and machine learning model development
• Utilize cash flow, bureau, or marketing data to develop tools to drive the business
• Conduct data exploration, model design, algorithm testing and design, development and deployment
• Develop and support models, conduct analysis, wrangle data, and present results to the leadership team
• Improve efficiency in various areas of the business, including credit risk, fraud, marketing, and collections by deploying modeling solutions and helping stakeholders develop strategies to use them optimally
• Work with Legal and Compliance on model review and approval and to satisfy governance requirements
• Conduct regular model performance tracking and monitoring, and provide recommendations on model upgrade or retirement
• Explore datasets, look for insights, perform analysis, and compare lift between models using different data
• Engage with cross-functional teams to translate business questions into statistical and machine learning solutions
• Summarize findings and results clearly and concisely to inform stakeholders
• Research and develop new methods and tools that can potentially improve the business
• Adhere to quality assurance standards, documentation standards, using version control, and code repositories

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, mathematics, qualitative social science, operation management, finance, physics) or equivalent working experience
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience with data science and statistical modeling
• Strong machine learning and statistics track record and expertise on Regression Methods, Classification Methods, Clustering, Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning Methods, GBM, Xgboost Etc.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, SnowFlake, Git
• Solid analytical skills and an understanding of how to utilize data to target improvements, solve problems, and provide data-driven insights
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate analytical efforts to business results
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Pay

Base Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 USD

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
• Other voluntary coverages
• Eligible to participate in 401k program