Data Scientist, Credit Risk & Fraud (Remote)

Prosper Marketplace; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper Marketplace is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Science team in the Credit Risk Analytics vertical. You will contribute ML expertise to develop credit and fraud models, leverage diverse data sources, and collaborate with engineers to deploy models in production.

The role emphasizes responsible AI, adherence to lending regulations, and delivering risk-informed insights that impact Prosper’s business metrics. Remote-friendly with potential SF or Phoenix office presence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience applying statistical and ML techniques in fintech/finance.

Responsibilities

• Build ML models for credit and fraud risks.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

SQL

Statistical techniques

Fintech experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Reproducible research

Education

MS or PhD in statistics / CS / engineering / economics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Prosper Marketplace is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Science team in the Credit Risk Analytics vertical. You will contribute ML expertise to develop credit and fraud models, leverage diverse data sources, and collaborate with engineers to deploy models in production.

The role emphasizes responsible AI, adherence to lending regulations, and delivering risk-informed insights that impact Prosper’s business metrics. Remote-friendly with potential SF or Phoenix office presence.