Senior Data Scientist - Underwriting (Remote + Equity)

Parafin; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Work from home flexibility

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Free lunches

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A fintech company focused on small business support in San Francisco is seeking a Data Scientist to lead projects impacting their underwriting engine. You will develop and implement data-driven models, collaborate across teams, and leverage statistical methods to improve decision-making. This role offers competitive compensation ($190k-$230k) and benefits, including equity, unlimited PTO, and work-from-home flexibility. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and business acumen, alongside a passion for empowering small businesses.

Qualifications

• Ability to approach data analysis with critical thinking.
• Experience in designing metrics that guide decision-making.
• Knowledge of causal inference methods and machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from research to deployment for underwriting.
• Design, train, and deploy production underwriting models.
• Identify business opportunities for growth and profitability.

Skills

Statistical Reasoning

Business Acumen

Engineering Mindset

Leadership and Collaboration

Focused Execution

Job description

A fintech company focused on small business support in San Francisco is seeking a Data Scientist to lead projects impacting their underwriting engine. You will develop and implement data-driven models, collaborate across teams, and leverage statistical methods to improve decision-making. This role offers competitive compensation ($190k-$230k) and benefits, including equity, unlimited PTO, and work-from-home flexibility. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and business acumen, alongside a passion for empowering small businesses.