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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** NINJA HOLDINGS LLC
- **Location:** Downtown Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Modeling and Simulation, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Data-Scientist-NinjaHoldings-351003256562293/

## About the Role

+ 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
Additional Pluses:

 + 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

## Description

+ 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


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