Data Scientist

NinjaHoldings

• $95K — $115K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2+ years of experience in data analytics and statistical modeling
  • Proficient with SQL and relational databases
  • Programming skills in Python
  • Strong quantitative problem-solving abilities and detail orientation
  • Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Build predictive models to optimize lending decisions
  • Analyze consumer risk behavior trends and their impact on the portfolio
  • Collaborate with software engineering to implement models and conduct post-release analysis
  • Develop technical tools and platforms for model standardization
  • Establish performance metrics and create automated reporting dashboards
  • Design and evaluate A/B testing for underwriting strategies
  • Communicate actionable strategies to senior management

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options
  • Dynamic startup culture allowing for immediate impact
  • Fun, fast-paced work environment
  • Convenient downtown Chicago office location
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Commitment to equal opportunity employment
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible, remote work
  • Fun, fast-paced work environment
  • Dynamic start-up culture
  • Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
  • Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city

* Ladders Estimates

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