Data Scientist, Risk
The Ladders
United States
1 day ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
A/B Testing
Artificial Intelligence
Data Transformation
Python (Programming Language)
SQL Databases
Job description
- Own optimization of the credit decisioning process across multiple acquisition channels
- Develop and refine underwriting, targeting, and segmentation models
- Design and implement A/B tests to evaluate credit policies with structured reporting
- Construct models linking application volume to financial outcomes like approval rates and expected losses
- Create AI-powered workflows that autonomously monitor and diagnose performance anomalies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new targeting criteria and risk frameworks
- Build frameworks to identify and expand credit access to underserved populations
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in data science or risk analytics, preferably in a fintech or startup environment
- Strong skills in Python and SQL for model creation and data transformation
- Experience in building credit risk or predictive models in a regulated setting
- Deep understanding of statistical methods, experimentation design, and causal analysis
- Comfortable using AI tools to boost analytical workflows and outcomes
- Proficient in presenting complex analyses to diverse audiences, including leadership
- Ability to independently manage projects in a rapidly evolving startup context
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive compensation and equity offerings
- Choice of leading configured work computers
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dependent coverage
- Access to additional health services like One Medical and FSA options
- Generous parental leave policy of 20 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for all new parents
- Commitment to investing in innovative technology and resources for team productivity
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.
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