Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Achieve is a digital personal finance company providing personalized financial solutions through data and analytics. The Data Scientist will develop and deploy predictive, descriptive, and machine learning models across the customer lifecycle, conduct strategic analytics, and create business intelligence to monitor program results. The role will also advise leaders and Data Science team members on opportunities where modeling and analytics can add value.
Responsibilities
- Conduct deep-dive analytics on strategic initiatives
- Access data, run analytics models, solve business problems
- Understand an influence the pillars of conceptual risk modeling
- Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic thought partner for other members of the Data Science team
Skills
- 1-2+ years of experience as a professional data scientist. This is a must
- Excellent risk modeling and analytic skills
- Proficient coding skills in SQL and Python/R
- Keen eye for opportunities to get value from data
- Ambitious, resourceful, and possessed of excellent judgment as evidenced by steadily growing professional responsibility
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. In particular, be able to convert highly technical concepts and results into easily understood business value proposition
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter
- Education in a "hard" quantitative field (e.g. Math, Stats, Economics, Operations Research, etc.), with evidence of outstanding academic achievement. This is a must
- A Passion for fintech, agile environment, ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced team
- Experience in a regulated industry like banking with hands-on compliance work is a plus)
- Experience developing BI dashboards using Tableau is a plus
- Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree (>= MS), although professional experience and achievement are more important
- Experience in consumer lending domain (secured/unsecured loans, credit cards, etc.) or fintech lending environment
- Experience with credit risk modeling (development & monitoring) and loss/prepayment forecasting
- Experience working with credit decisioning engines such as Oscilar, TakTile etc. will be a plus
- Experience working with capital markets and servicing businesses
- Knowledge or working experience in loan-level economics, yield curves, margins/profitability, etc
- Experience working in the GCP environment
Benefits
- 401 (k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
- Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
- Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, physical and mental health wellness programs
- Pet care discounts for your furry family members
- Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
- A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups
- Hybrid options in the San Mateo, CA and Phoenix, AZ metro market
- In other locations throughout the country, work from home
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