Senior Data Science Leader - Impactful Modeling & Strategy

This role reports directly to the Head of the Data Science and Machine Learning Department, serving as a horizontal support across various customer management areas. These areas include line management, customer experience, and collections.

Key Responsibilities:

As a lead in the area of advanced analytics and modeling:

• Guide and mentor a team of data scientists in analyzing complex datasets to derive meaningful insights;
• Collaborate with program business analysts to convert data-driven findings into practical business strategies;
• Transform business problems into actionable modeling challenges;
• Manage the development of production models from inception to implementation, in coordination with MLOps, Data Engineering, and Engineering teams;
• Strategically design and conduct tests to assess behavioral patterns or business hypotheses.

What we are looking for:

Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finances, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline;
• Expert in SQL with proficiency in Python or another scripting language, with the interest and initiative to learn relevant new technologies;
• Experience building predictive models, customer lifetime value models, or other financial models (DCFs);
• Experience leading or collaborating with data scientists for business problem solving or model development;
• 2+ years of working experience in designing and executing A/B tests;
• 4+ years of work experience in data-centric or business modeling roles.

Skills and attitudes

• Proven ability to drive projects independently;
• Solid oral and written communication skills, particularly in conveying analytical concepts and methods;
• A collaborative team player who excels in effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning efforts for the company’s overall benefit;
• Exhibits a demonstrated capacity to perform under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond proactively, decisively, and flexibly to challenges;
• Possesses a deep passion for data, a keen interest in business operations, and an ever-ready attitude to confront problems head-on.

Bonus Points:

• 3+ years of working experience in the credit industry;
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with product managers and backend engineers for the execution and monitoring of tests or decisioning processes;
• A proven track record of rapidly acquiring proficiency in new technologies, concepts, and tools.

What we offer

• Make a positive impact on the lives of our customers via financial inclusion
• International exposure & work experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Promote from within
• Competitive salaries with strong Stock Option package
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule including remote work
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• FSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Open office design
• Onsite gym
• Casual dress code
• Company outings