Principal Data Scientist - job 3 of 9

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Data Scientist - Embedded Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of predictive models for credit risk and lending growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights for growth and risk mitigation
• Monitor existing models and strategies, making data-driven refinements as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Financial Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in data science, particularly in credit risk modeling and fintech lending
• Expertise in machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling techniques
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in data science libraries and tools
• Understanding of credit risk management and regulatory requirements in the financial industry