Associate Risk Analyst
About the position Responsibilities • Identify business challenges and opportunities, using modeling and analytics to deliver recommendations as well as strategic or tactical recommendations. • Analyze business performance and strategies to drive forecasting, staffing, and drive business insights. • Assist in developing Underwriting strategies for consumer loans by connecting behaviors and characteristics to credit trends, leveraging new/better data and risk models, and managing implementation considerations. • Manage and manipulate large data sets using a variety of software packages. • Develop, implement, and evaluate test strategies with a focus on driving profitability. • Effectively communicate analytical approach, relevant findings, and recommendations with supporting evidence throughout the organization. • Perform ad-hoc queries and create ad-hoc reports to support analysis. • Interact with various business area managers on a regular basis. • Perform all duties and responsibilities leveraging strong quantitative, critical thinking, and communication skills. • Have the opportunity to grow your career and leave your mark on a rapidly growing company. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent experience. • Excellent problem-solving skills. • Disciplined attention to detail. • Strong ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team to drive results. • Strong quantitative skills. • Results Focus: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a team. • Excellent MS Excel skills. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with credit bureaus and alternative data sources. • Experience with SQL (MS SQL Server), R, Python, or SAS. • Strong communication skills – verbal and written. Benefits • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family • Relax and recharge with Paid Time Off (PTO) • 6 company-observed paid holidays, plus 3 paid floating holidays • 401k (after 90 days) plus employer match up to 4% • Pet Insurance for your furry family members • Wellness perks including onsite fitness equipment at both locations, EAP, and access to the Headspace App • We invest in your future through Tuition Reimbursement • Save on taxes with Flexible Spending Accounts • Peace of mind with Life and AD&D Insurance • Protect yourself with company paid Long-Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability Apply tot his job