Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Attain Finance is a leading consumer credit lender with over 50 years of expertise in providing credit solutions across the U.S. and Canada. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will generate insights from raw data, design and deploy models, and develop strategies that impact various areas of the business including credit risk and fraud.
Responsibilities
- Own the full lifecycle of statistical and machine learning model development, utilize cash flow, bureau, or marketing data to develop tool to drive the business, from data exploration, model design, algorithm testing and design, development and deployment, strategy design and monitoring in production
- Improve efficiency in various areas of the business, including credit risk, fraud, marketing, and collections by deploying modeling solutions and helping stakeholders develop strategies to use them optimally
- Work with Legal and Compliance on model review and approval and to satisfy governance requirements
- Conduct regular model performance tracking and monitoring, and provide recommendation on model upgrade or retirement
- Explore datasets, looking for insights, performing analysis, and comparing lift between models using different data
- Engage with cross-functional team to translate business questions into statistical and machine learning solutions
- Summarize your findings and results clearly and concisely to inform stakeholders
- Research and develop new methods and tools that can potentially improve the business
- Adhere to quality assurance standards, documentation standards, using version control, and code repositories
Skills
- BS or higher in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, mathematics, qualitative social science, operation management, finance, physics) or equivalent working experience
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience with data science and statistical modeling
- Strong machine learning and statistics track record and expertise on Regression Methods, Classification Methods, Clustering, Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning Methods, GBM, Xgboost Etc
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, SnowFlake, Git
- Solid analytical skills and an understanding of how to utilize data to target improvements, solve problems, and provide data-driven insights
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate analytical efforts to business results
- Strong organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Other voluntary coverages
- 401k program, starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment with a company match
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