Senior Manager, Data Science - Remote

Overview

Oportun is a mission-driven fintech that empowers members with financial goals through intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities.

In Short

• Join a team of entrepreneurial Data Scientists focused on financial inclusion.
• Develop and enhance core intellectual property for scoring risk.
• Work with diverse alternative data sets from various sources.
• Utilize machine learning and statistical modeling to manage risk.
• Drive growth and optimize marketing spend using predictive analytics.
• Build data products and machine learning models for various financial applications.
• Lead initiatives from project planning to stakeholder management.
• Ensure compliance with model governance activities.
• Coach and partner with teams to achieve results.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in machine learning and data analysis.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and big data tools.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Mission-driven work impacting financial inclusion.