[Remote] Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NinjaHoldings is a company founded in 2017 aiming to transform the interaction between everyday Americans and financial services. They are seeking a Data Scientist to build predictive models, analyze consumer risk behavior, and support model implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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

Skills

• 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 (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, engineering, or other quantitative fields)
• Experience working with specialty finance or FinTech
• 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
• Equal opportunity employer

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