Data Scientist (AHL)

As a Data Scientist (potential uplevel to Sr. Data Scientist for the right experience) youll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. You will focus on developing and deploying predictive and descriptive models throughout the customer lifecycle including machine learning models. Additionally you will conduct strategic analytics and develop BI to monitor program results.  You will serve as a strategic thought partner for leaders throughout the company helping them in identifying and exploiting opportunities where modeling and analytics can add value. 

What youll do:

• Conduct deep-dive analytics on strategic initiatives
• Access data run analytics models solve business problems.
• Understand an influence the pillars of conceptual risk modeling
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner for other members of the Data Science team

Qualifications :

What youll bring:

• 1-2 years of experience as a professional data scientist. This is a must.  (Experience in a regulated industry like banking with hands-on compliance work is a plus).
• Excellent risk modeling and analytic skills. 
• Proficient coding skills in SQL and Python/R.
• Experience developing BI dashboards using Tableau is a plus
• Keen eye for opportunities to get value from data.
• Ambitious resourceful and possessed of excellent judgment as evidenced by steadily growing professional responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  In particular be able to convert highly technical concepts and results into easily understood business value proposition.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Education in a hard quantitative field (e.g. Math Stats Economics Operations Research etc.) with evidence of outstanding academic achievement. This is a must.
• Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree (> MS) although professional experience and achievement are more important.

Preferred:

• Experience in consumer lending domain (secured/unsecured loans credit cards etc.) or fintech lending environment.
• Experience with credit risk modeling (development & monitoring) and loss/prepayment forecasting.
• Experience working with credit decisioning engines such as Oscilar TakTile etc. will be a plus.
• Experience working with capital markets and servicing businesses.
• Knowledge or working experience in loan-level economics yield curves margins/profitability etc.
• Experience working in the GCP environment.
• A Passion for fintech agile environment ability to work both independently and in a collaborative fast-paced team.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Achieve well-being with:

• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical dental and vision with HSA and FSA options  
• Competitive vacation and sick time off as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program physical and mental health wellness programs
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

We are proudly offering hybrid options in the San Mateo CA and Phoenix AZ metro other locations throughout the country we offer work from home.

Salary Range: $140000 - $160000 bonus benefits. 

This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment well consider your location experience and other job-related factors.

Join Achieve change the future.

At Achieve were changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth youll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. Were proud to have over 3000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona California and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a jobits a place where you can make a true impact have a sense of belonging establish a fulfilling career and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieves Talent Acquisition leader.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time