Data Scientist at Prosper

About Us
Since 2005, Prosper has helped advance financial well-being for our users! With over 1 million users gaining access to $19 billion in loans, Prosper is the first peer-to-peer marketplace lender in US. It is built on a simple idea: connect people who want to borrow money with those who have money to invest. We are believers of advancing financial well-being and are passionate about offering our customers a portfolio of products from HELOC to Personal Loans and Credit Card. Our diverse culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe that this this enables the kind of innovative thinking that will accelerate our mission.  
 
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all!  

Our Values
Accountability at all levels drives results
Collaboration creates better solutions 
Excellence leads to longevity 
Diversity fuels our innovation 
Simplicity guides our user experience 
Integrity defines all our relationships

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The Role
We are seeking a Data Scientist within the Product and Conversion Analytics Organization focusing on user behavior, customer retention, innovation and new product development. The successful candidate is an immersive data scientist with a passion for seeking truth and driving Prosper's growth and engagement strategy. You must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment with acute attention to detail.


Problems You Will Solve

Drive a data science pipeline to explore unchartered areas both with existing and new data sets; a concept critical to our future success as a company.
Partner with Product Managers to create, develop and integrate model development into the product roadmap trajectory.
Present findings, implementations and documentation to Prosper’s analytics community and to the company as a whole.
Keen focus on the company objectives:  integrate closely with business units to develop analysis and predictive modeling to drive critical organizational decisions and developments.
Build and refine data structure from the ground up with a Data Engineering Team.
Actively participate in industry events on data science, analytics or modern computing techniques.



About You

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics or mathematics
Masters or advanced degree / coursework preferred but not required
2+ years’ experience in a data analytics, predictive analytics or data science role.
Expert level knowledge of any two of SQL / Python / R or other mathematical programming languages.
Proven experience with feature engineering, statistical modeling techniques and/or ML techniques.
Demonstrated experience working with new and unstructured data sets.
Ability to present data cross functionally to a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing, start-up environment
Ability to drive solutions to complex problems quickly and successfully, both individually and as part of a team effort.



What We Offer

The opportunity to collaborate with a team of creative, fun, and driven colleagues on products that have an immediate and significant impact on people's lives
The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders
Flexible time off, comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, 401(k) employer match, paid parental leave
Wellness benefits including access to mental health resources, virtual HIIT and yoga workouts
A bevy of other perks including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance discounts, legal assistance, and additional discounts through Perkspot
The ability to work remotely in the United States



Prosper is continuing to grow our team during the COVID-19 pandemic, conducting fully remote hiring and onboarding processes. Our philosophy as a business is to approach the Covid-19 situation with empathy and urgency. Prosper’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees and of the communities we serve, including our customers, partners, prospects, and candidates. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)  


California applicants: please click here to view our California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice for Applicants, which describes your rights under the CCPA: https://www.prosper.com/plp/legal/privacy-notice-for-applicants/

At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being.

Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.