Pathward
AI

Data Scientist I

Pathward · · $60k - $100k

Actively hiring Posted 6 months ago

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our
*HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART
approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

About the Role:
Develop and program methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze diverse data sets to generate insights and solutions for customer solutions and program enhancement. Identify and interpret insights from data sources and communicate findings to management.

What You Will Do:

  • Mines, models, and analyzes large datasets utilizing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
  • Develops insights from historical loan performance data, identify swap-in opportunities to underwrite new customer populations, and develop credit solutions for customer base using various analytical techniques.
  • Develops and supports custom score models for underwriting, pricing. and profitability.
  • Forecasts performance of marketing campaigns and track actual performance against target.
  • Designs and deploys model monitoring frameworks to assess the performance of partner underwriting portfolios, new product launches, and existing customer portfolios. Advise senior management of emerging trends and risks.
  • Collaborates with vendors and technology teams to ensure new strategies and models are implemented accurately and as designed.
  • Conducts other ad hoc analyses as required to support team goals.
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
  • Up to 2+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
  • Ability to handle large volume of data and derive actionable insights.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with solid business acumen
  • Strong written and communication skills with ability to explain complex insights to a range of audiences
  • Experience in the consumer credit industry is a plus
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.
Salary range: $60,000 – $100,500

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.

This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

Don’t have everything listed under qualifications? If you’re excited about this role but your
experiences don’t match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply
anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is
an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard
to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by
law.
Who we are:

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

Please click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For assistance completing an application, please contact a Pathward People & Culture Representative by emailing – [email protected]

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Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted.

Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights.
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