About the roleWe are excited to be hiring a new Data Scientist into our team! Lendable is the market leader in real rate risk-based pricing, offering consumers transparency and product assurance at the point of application. Data Science sits at the heart of this USP, developing the credit risk models to underwrite loan and credit card products. You will have access to the latest machine learning techniques combined with a rich data repository to deliver best in market risk models. Our teams objectives* The data science team develops proprietary behavioural models combining state of the art techniques with a variety of data sources that inform market-facing underwriting and pricing decisions, scorecard development, and risk management.* Data scientists work across the business in a multidisciplinary capacity to identify issues, translate business problems into data questions, analyse and propose solutions.* We self-serve with all deployment and monitoring, without a separate machine learning engineering team.* Design, implement, manage and evaluate experiments of products and services leading to constant innovation and improvement.How youll impact these objectives* Learn the domain of products that Lendable serves, understanding the data that informs strategy and risk modelling is essential to being able to successfully contribute value. * Rigorously search for the best models that enhance underwriting quality.* Clearly communicate results to stakeholders through verbal and written communication.* Share ideas with the wider team, learn from and contribute to the body of knowledge.Key skills* 1+ years of experience in a Data Science role* Experience using Python and SQL* Strong proficiency with PyData stack* Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their respective pros and cons.* Confident communicator and contributes effectively within a team environment* Self driven and willing to lead on projects / new initiativesNice to have* Interest in machine learning engineering* Strong SQL and interest in data engineeringInterview process* Initial call with the Talent Acquisition Team* Take home task* Task debrief and case study interview* Final interviews with Exec team* The opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies* Best-in-class compensation, including equity* You can work from home every Monday and Friday if you wish - on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas* Our in-house chefs prepare fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday* We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insurance* Were an equal opportunity employer and are keen to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London
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