Data Scientist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (FinTech): Building predictive models to optimize lending decisions using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques with an accent on understanding consumer risk behavior and supporting model implementation. Focus on establishing key performance metrics, developing automated reporting dashboards, and designing A/B testing for models and underwriting strategies.

Location: Remote, however, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The company has offices in Chicago and Miami.

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a startup founded in 2017 that aims to revolutionize financial services through its CreditNinja, NinjaCard, and EDGE brands, empowering individuals and companies with digital banking, lending products, underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services.

What you will do

• Build predictive models to optimize lending decisions using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques.
• Use advanced data analytics to understand consumer risk behavior trends and their business impact.
• Support the implementation of models by working closely with the software engineering team and performing post-release checks.
• Assist with development of technical tools and platforms to standardize 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• 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 attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, engineering).
• Experience working with specialty finance or FinTech.
• Marketing analytical experience.

Culture & 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.