Position: Data Scientist
Company: Forte Group
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

**Key Responsibilities:**
●     Develop, improve and test company’s models to optimize lending decisions by using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques
●     Support implementation of the models working closely with the software engineering team
●     Research, test and operationalize new analytics techniques and data sources to improve portfolio performance
●     Conduct ad hoc analysis using advanced data mining tools to support risk management, operations, and marketing strategies
●     Assist with the development of technical tools and platforms to standardize and streamline model development and monitoring processes
●     Work with cross-functional teams to explore new ways of finding insights from data and provide recommendations. Conduct exploratory research into client's data, metrics, and how they can better use these commodities

**Requirements:**
●     A Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in math, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related field
●     4+ years of experience with data analytics and statistical modeling
●     Advanced programming skills in Python
●     Experience building machine learning models
●     Experience working with relational databases, such as SQL
●     Experience working within an open-source environment
●     Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
●     Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
●     Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
●     Experience working with special finance or FinTech is a plus
●     Start-up experience is a plus

**We offer:**
●     Fun, fast-paced work environment
●     Dynamic start-up culture
●     Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
●     Equal opportunity employer