Lead Data Scientist — Hybrid/Remote, Credit Risk

Prism Data; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity-based compensation

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to innovate their core product. In this role, you will conduct R&D for advanced data science solutions, contributing to the company's position in the credit scoring industry. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning and financial analytics, with at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid work in San Diego.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Statistician, preferably in credit risk.
• Research & development of new attributes and models.
• Experience with cash flow underwriting analytics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and advance existing analytical product suite.
• Develop next-generation versions of products.
• Support sales and educate clients on product usage.

Skills

Data Science

Predictive Modeling

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Client Communication

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Math, or similar

Tools

Gradient Boosting

Natural Language Processing

Job description

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to innovate their core product. In this role, you will conduct R&D for advanced data science solutions, contributing to the company's position in the credit scoring industry. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning and financial analytics, with at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid work in San Diego.