Risk Data Scientist - Remote

Overview

Kiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs), leveraging data and technology to provide easier access to capital.

In Short

• Join Kiavi's Risk Analytics team as a Risk Data Scientist.
• Work remotely in any approved hiring region.
• Engage in credit risk management, asset valuation, and process optimization.
• Utilize advanced data manipulation and modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with MLOps engineers, Product Managers, and Capital Markets experts.
• Develop and maintain credit policies for loan underwriting.
• Create models for portfolio management and loss forecasting.
• Enhance data capabilities and streamline infrastructure.
• Perform exploratory analysis and improve data models.
• Refactor existing analytic solutions for scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline or advanced degree (PhD or MS).
• 2+ years of experience in a modeling group at a financial institution or fintech.
• Strong statistical skills and understanding of machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python programming.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in practical terms.

Benefits

• Free employee-only medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Immediate access to disability and life insurance.
• Remote work support with stipends for home office expenses.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Paid leave for medical and caregiver purposes.
• 401(k) plan with company match.