Nova Credit is hiring a
Sr. Data Scientist

Summary

Join Nova Credit as a Senior Data Scientist to research, design, and build out the global data science strategy. Collaborate with engineering, develop credit risk predictive models, and demonstrate product strength through data analytics. This role requires 4+ years of experience in data science or machine learning.

Requirements

• 4+ Years Experience in data science, quantitative modeling, or machine learning in a bank or fintech
• Fluency in generalized linear models & machine learning methods and tools
• Fluency using Python and SQL

Responsibilities

• Develop credit risk predictive models based on cross-border consumer performance data or bank transaction data
• Develop models to categorize and group bank transactions to support multiple Nova Credit products
• Use bank transaction data to develop attributes for credit risk, income verification, or other products
• Collaborate with our engineering organization to guide reliable deployments of data science products
• Perform continuous research into new data sources, variables, and modeling methodologies
• Develop and execute model monitoring solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant PhD or MS preferred (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Operational Research)
• Experience with hypothesis testing
• Experience using PySpark and Pola.rs
• Consumer credit risk knowledge is preferred

Benefits

• Base Salary Range for U.S.-based candidates: $158,000 - $193,000, dependent on individual experience, skills, education, location, and qualifications
• We consider all elements of compensation as a part of the value we provide to Novans. This may include: base salary, equity grants, incentive compensation for eligible roles, professional development, flexible PTO, and tenure rewards
• We offer U.S.-based Novans competitive, employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, in addition to mental health and wellness benefits and a range of other benefits & perks
• Everyone is welcome at Nova Credit. We are an equal opportunity employer where our diversity and inclusion are central pillars to our company strategy