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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** First Cash, Inc.
- **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Fraud Prevention and Detection, R (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, Markdown, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Advanced Reports, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=83781f1f59765566

## About the Role

Do you have a Master's degree?, * Master's degree (or equivalent) in Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related technical field

 * 4+ years of experience, preferably within financial services
 * Strong experience with data analysis, modeling, and visualization tools
 * Proficiency in R, SQL, and data reporting tools

## Description

American First Finance is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions. In this role, you'll leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and visualization tools to support key functions across credit, fraud, and marketing.
What You'll Do:

 * Analyze large datasets to uncover trends and support strategic decision-making
 * Develop and maintain machine learning models for credit risk, fraud detection, and marketing performance
 * Create and deliver clear reports and presentations to business stakeholders
 * Automate reporting processes and build dashboards using Tableau or Power BI
 * Maintain and enhance existing code in R and SQL, including database management tasks
 * Develop reproducible reports using Markdown


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