Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Ideal Candidate Will Have

Additional Pluses

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
• Equal opportunity employer
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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