Senior Data Scientist, Credit Strategy

SoFi

Cottonwood Heights, UT, US
Base: $207,000.00 - $227,700.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
Master's degree in data science or related field
4 years experience in data science or related occupation
Consumer lending domain expertise
SoFi is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Credit Strategy team in Cottonwood Heights, UT, to analyze data and develop credit risk strategies for various lending products. The role requires expertise in consumer lending, analytical models, and programming tools, along with a Master's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting pre-screen and underwriting strategies to drive revenue while controlling risk for SoFi's lending products.
  • Candidates will utilize deep analysis across multi-product, internal, bureau, and third-party data sources to power the future of lending.
  • Full-time telecommuting is an option for this position, subject to insurance coverage restrictions for Hawaii and Alaska.

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SoFi is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Credit Strategy team in Cottonwood Heights, UT, to analyze data and develop credit risk strategies for various lending products. The role requires expertise in consumer lending, analytical models, and programming tools, along with a Master's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.

Salary

Base: $207,000.00 - $227,700.00 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Standard company benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Data Science or related field
  • 4 years experience in data science or related occupation
  • Consumer lending domain expertise
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel
  • Experience with regression and A/B testing
  • Knowledge of credit risk and loss mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Fintech industry knowledge
  • Experience with alternative data sources
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Data visualization tool proficiency
  • Innovation mindset in financial services

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Four years of relevant experience
  • Consumer lending domain expertise
  • Programming skills in SQL and Python
  • Credit strategy analytical lifecycle experience

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Not specified

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