NinjaHoldings
Posted 159 days agoVerified live 9h ago
Data Scientist
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$90k–$130k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
Advanced statistical modelingSimulation techniquesData analyticsConsumer risk behavior analysisModel implementation supportCross-functional collaborationSQLPythonQuantitative analysisProblem-solvingAttention to detailA/B testingAutomated reportingDashboard development
Job description
Summary
NinjaHoldings is a company focused on revolutionizing financial services for everyday Americans. They are seeking a Data Scientist to build predictive models, analyze consumer risk behavior, and support model implementation, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights from data.
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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
Nice to Haves
- 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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