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# Data Scientist I, MIRS (Hybrid - at least 3 days in NYC office)

- **Company:** Radian Group Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Backtesting, SAS (Software), Data Processing
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17978710?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17978710%2FData-Scientist-I-Mirs-Hybrid-At-Least-3-Days-In-Nyc-Office-New-York-New-York

## About the Role

* Understanding of probability modeling.
 * Expert mathematical, statistical, and econometric understanding.
 * Strong analytical background, along with the ability and willingness to effectively make recommendations on transactions based on sound business judgment.
 * Practical proficiency of Python and working knowledge of SAS, R, or C++ for data analysis and modeling.
 * Ability to learn financial analysis of structured mortgage products.

Skills and Abilities:

 * Strong work ethic and independent problem-solving capabilities.
 * High level of motivation and intellectual curiosity.
 * Able to work in a team environment.
 * Ability to research and define new analytical methods.
 * Ability to communicate effectively and present results.

Education, Certifications and Prior Work-Related Experience:

 * Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent and 1 year of experience, or Master's degree or foreign equivalent and no work experience
 * Certifications: Finance, Economics, Mathematics and/or Statistics
 * Work Experience: 1 or more years of prior work-related experience without a master's degree, with a master's degree no prior work experience is required.

## Description

* Programming in support of model estimation, implementation, monitoring, and back testing.
 * Development and maintenance of cloud-based modeling frameworks. Analysis of standard reporting and model performance. Delinquency, default, prepayment, claim severity model estimation and design. Model development and methodology research.
 * Creation of analytical presentations and communication of strategic business findings to management.
 * Analysis and recommendations on alternative credit structures, risk sharing arrangements, and/or non-traditional manners in which to participate and take on credit risk as appropriate and necessary.
 * Data manipulation of large files (Python, SAS, or R datasets) to identify trends and make recommendations and/or adjustments to credit/portfolio guidelines as necessary.
 * Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

See the Job Specifications


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