DESCRIPTION:
CreditNinja is a FinTech company founded in 2017 by veteran serial entrepreneurs who were part of the core team behind Enova (NYSE:ENVA), a leading publicly traded consumer financial services company. CreditNinja's mission is to provide hardworking Americans with financial solutions when unexpected expenses arise. Unlike traditional banks, CreditNinja works hard to ensure that people with less-than perfect credit can have quick access to the money they need. Headquartered in downtown Chicago, we are a lean and innovative team seeking like-minded talent to help us disrupt the consumer finance industry.
JOB SUMMARY:
CreditNinja is seeking a Data Science Intern who will focus on the latest cutting-edge data mining and statistical modeling techniques to make a direct impact in a data-driven company. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that focuses exclusively on how to use data to make smart, real-time decisions that drive the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct ad hoc analysis using to support risk management, operations, and marketing strategies
Explore data and find new insights and provide recommendations
Support development of dashboards to monitor key performance indicators
Support development of company’s models to optimize lending decisions by using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques
Assist with development of technical tools to standardize and streamline data usage and model development
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's in (or junior or senior majoring in) math, statistics, computer science, engineering or related field
Experience with data analytics and statistical modeling
Experience with relational databases, such as SQL
Experience with Python or R
Experience working within an open source environment
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
Ability to manage projects with tight deadlines, follow through to completion, and present conclusions of analysis to senior management in an organized and thoughtful manner
Experience working with specialty finance or FinTech is a plus
Start-up experience is a plus
BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Casual dress policy
Fun, fast-paced work environment
Dynamic start-up culture
Ability to make an impact in a growth stage company
Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
Equal opportunity employer