Data Scientist at Lendable | United Kingdom | Rezi

Data Scientist at Lendable

Data Scientist

Lendable · United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Data Scientist

Lendable · United Kingdom

25 days ago
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About the Role

As a Data Scientist, you will sit at the heart of Lendable's market-leading real rate risk-based pricing strategy. You will develop proprietary credit risk models to underwrite loan and credit card products, primarily focusing on the US market, while leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and a rich data repository.

Responsibilities

  • Develop proprietary behavioural models to inform underwriting, pricing, scorecard development, and risk management.
  • Identify business issues, translate them into data questions, and propose analytical solutions.
  • Manage end-to-end deployment and monitoring of models.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate experiments to drive product innovation.
  • Learn the domain of products and the data that informs strategy and risk modelling.
  • Rigorously research and implement models to enhance underwriting quality.
  • Communicate results clearly to stakeholders through verbal and written channels.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to the wider team's development.

Requirements

  • Experience using Python and SQL.
  • Strong proficiency with data manipulation packages such as NumPy and Pandas.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their respective pros and cons.
  • Confident communication skills.
  • Self-driven with the ability to lead projects and new initiatives.

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Machine Learning
  • Credit Risk Modelling
  • Data Manipulation

Location

  • UK
  • US

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Private health cover
  • Retirement and savings plans
  • Employee referral programme
  • Complimentary lunches on in-office days
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

About the Company

  • Fintech company focused on credit and savings products.
  • UK unicorn with over 700 employees.
  • Profitable since 2017.
  • Backed by Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs.
  • Products include loans, credit cards, and car finance.