Hybrid Data Scientist - Fintech Analytics & Risk Modeling

Jobzhr; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision with HSA/F

Vacation and sick time

Employee wellness programs

Pet care discounts

Achieve Care Fund

Job summary

Achieve, a leading digital personal finance company, is seeking a Data Scientist (potential uplevel to Sr. Data Scientist) in the San Mateo, CA area.

You will develop and deploy predictive and descriptive models across the customer lifecycle and build BI to monitor program results. You will partner with stakeholders, conduct deep-dive analytics on strategic initiatives, and translate complex results into clear business value.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience as a professional data scientist.
• Education in a hard quantitative field (e.g., Math, Stats, Economics, OR).
• Advanced degree (MS) preferred but not required depending on experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk modeling

Analytic skills

SQL

Python/R

Communication

Independent work

Education

Hard quantitative field degree

MS preferred

Tools

Tableau

Oscilar

TakTile

GCP

Job description

Achieve, a leading digital personal finance company, is seeking a Data Scientist (potential uplevel to Sr. Data Scientist) in the San Mateo, CA area.

You will develop and deploy predictive and descriptive models across the customer lifecycle and build BI to monitor program results. You will partner with stakeholders, conduct deep-dive analytics on strategic initiatives, and translate complex results into clear business value.