Senior Data Scientist, Home Lending

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop predictive models for potential buyers or refinancers within the client base to facilitate efficient and targeted outreach.

• Examine user behavior in online home lending tools and processes to uncover trends and enhance user experiences.

• Analyze and contextualize statistical findings for business stakeholders, translating data into actionable recommendations.

• Identify opportunities and create project plans that include rationale, proposed approaches, and milestones.

• Engage with partners both within and outside the home lending sector through written communications, presentations, and in-person or virtual meetings.

• Recognize key initiatives in Home Lending and advocate for the Data Science team's role in these projects.

• Employ mathematical precision and best practices in software development across complex projects.

• Improve the execution of the Data Science team through hands-on assistance, design input, and peer evaluations.

• Depending on experience and interest, oversee junior Data Science team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, or Natural Sciences, along with 6+ years of relevant experience in a Data Science position; exceptions may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working across organizations to refine project requirements.

• Practical skills in mathematics and software engineering for complex projects.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL.

• A passion for and capability in mentoring junior Data Scientists, showcasing expertise in mathematics, engineering, and technical communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Diversity-valuing workplace.