Data Scientist - Remote

Overview

Oportun is a mission-driven fintech that empowers 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 monitoring tools for model performance.
• Lead initiatives for business value creation.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Model Risk Management teams.
• Drive growth and optimize marketing spend.
• Foster an inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to a mission of delivering affordable credit.

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.
• Experience with Python and modern machine learning tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AWS and big data tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Engagement in employee resource groups.
• Mission-driven work focused on financial inclusion.