Data Scientist - Remote

Overview

Oportun is a mission-driven fintech that empowers its members with intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, aiming to broaden financial inclusion.

In Short

• Join a team of mission-driven Data Scientists.
• Work with large and diverse alternative data sets.
• Utilize machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Develop data products for risk and fraud management.
• Build automated monitoring tools for model performance.
• Lead initiatives from project planning to execution.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Model Risk Management teams.
• Drive business value through data insights.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Work in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in data extraction and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques.
• Proficient in SQL, Spark SQL, and/or Hive.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with AWS EMR and SageMaker is a plus.
• Familiarity with big data tools like HDFS and Hive is a plus.

Benefits

• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Mission-driven work focused on financial inclusion.