Data Scientist

Veros Credit; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Quarterly lunches

Referral Bonus

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Data Scientist to create machine learning solutions and analyses to mitigate portfolio risk. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in financial services and strong skills in statistical analysis, SQL, and Python. Responsibilities include advanced data analysis, model construction, and maintaining applications in the cloud environment. The company offers a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus bonuses, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the financial services sector.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and cloud environments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data and statistical analysis for performance scorecards.
• Support Credit Risk Management team with data analysis.
• Develop and integrate model strategies for business initiatives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

SQL

Python

Microsoft Excel

Cloud computing

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Python machine learning frameworks

GIT

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Veros Credit is committed to making vehicle ownership possible for everyone. Through our vast network of independent and franchise dealers, we have helped countless customers with their financing needs, allowing them to drive off in the vehicle they deserve.

We realize that our greatest assets are our employees, which is why we strive to make work welcoming and fun but offer limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. At Veros Credit, you can look forward to company events, free meals quarterly, holiday activities, and more. You will be greeted by friendly, positive, and ambitious team members, and work alongside leaders who encourage and value your new ideas. We are proud to say that it is this sense of community that makes us excited to walk through the door every day.

Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accident, Hospital, Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Transportation Reimbursement Benefit (Mass Transit, Carpool, and Plug-In Electric Vehicle)
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly lunches
• Daily fresh fruit
• And a lot more!

About The Position

The Data Scientist will be part of a team responsible for creating ML solutions and analysis to help mitigate portfolio risk. You will perform and implement the results of analysis into our decisioning API. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in the financial services sector, with hands on demonstrable experience in machine learning and working in cloud environments.

• Perform advanced data and statistical analysis in support of the creation and maintenance of performance scorecards.
• Support the Credit Risk Management team in data analysis and model construction.
• 1+ years of experience with designing, building, and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems in a cloud environment.
• Manage, maintain, and improve our decisioning application on AWS
• Develop and integrate model strategy to support business initiatives and risk-based pricing.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis using SQL, R or Python and Microsoft Excel.
• Develop Machine Learning models in areas such as segmentation analysis, logistic regression, decision trees and other advanced algorithms.
• Incorporate observations and data into existing models to improve predictive results.
• Identify deviations from forecast/expectations and explain variances.
• Contribute to loss forecasts, demographic and credit limit utilization analysis.
• Prepare exhibits and supporting materials.
• Develop recommendations for credit policy.
• Track portfolio performance and risk strategy results.
• Identify opportunities to leverage statistical solutions to solve business problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Familiarity with Python machine learning frameworks and tools.
• Experience in Consumer Lending a plus (Auto Finance, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Personal Lending, etc.)
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to software development methodologies like using GIT and understanding of how APIs work.
• Ability to utilize analytics in a collaborative manner across business functions and product lines to derive optimum solutions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to interact with others in a professional, tactful, and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze data across large databases.
• Detail oriented and organized with a strong work ethic and team focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage more than one assignment at a time.
• Advanced Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Quantitative Analysis or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of A/B testing and other experimental design methodologies.

Salary: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually + Bonus

In-office position based at our Corporate Office in Santa Ana, CA. Candidates must reside within 20 miles of this location. We do not offer employment sponsorship.

Veros Credit, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Analyst, Finance, and Strategy/Planning