Data Science Intern at Best Egg

Marlette Funding is a consumer financial technology (fintech) business on a mission to inspire financial confidence by helping people manage their day-to-day finances.  We offer a digital financial platform with simple, accessible and personalized financial solutions including personal loans. credit cards and a financial health product.

 
The company is a fast-growing fintech that has been recognized numerous times as a best workplace.  If you are energized by working in a fun organization where communication is open, everyone feels included, creativity is embraced, personal growth is encouraged, and you can make positive impact on the business, Marlette is the place for you.


Marlette celebrates diversity and equal opportunity.  We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will grow. 


The Data Scientist Intern will be part of the Data Science team and will help create innovative data-driven tools that are used to improve business decisions across the company.


Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Data Scientist intern will be to develop new machine learning algorithms and models to optimize business decisions.  The intern will:
Create and optimize machine learning models to predict customer response and conversion.
Sift through thousands of attributes to determine which are most valuable.
Create and test new techniques, and algorithms that will improve capabilities across the Data Science team.
Explore difficult new problems, addressing feedback loops and performance drift.



Requirements

Experience in Python and SQL 
Familiarity with machine learning algorithms as well as data science frameworks such as scikit-learn
Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis
Preferred Education:  Graduate Level student pursuing a Master's Degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or related field with target graduation in 2023 or later 



Leadership

Comfortable interacting and engaging with colleagues from all levels of management across all business units and external auditors.
Demonstrated technical leadership skills including self-direction, coaching and mentoring, getting buy-ins on the models from all relevant constituents.
High self-efficacy, highly motivated, well organized, capable of developing and executing a sprint plan, and able to communicate status effectively
Effectively collaborate remotely.



Culture

Ability to succeed within a cross-functional team emphasizing Collective Ownership in a fast-paced environment
Be confident and willing to challenge status quo but also willing to concede and execute other’s ideas when necessary
Capable of teaching and learning from others to promote continuity of knowledge and personal development
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member
Excellent English written and verbal communication skill



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Brand:

At Best Egg, we believe money should be accessible so people can reach their goals, live a fuller life, and feel pride in knowing they have taken control of their finances.  For those who need extra money to achieve the progress they seek in life, Best Egg is the modern solution-minded finance provider that mixes decades of banking experience with smart technology and deep customer insight to create products designed for today’s borrower, so that people can establish a smoother financial path. The egg symbolizes protection and a fresh start.  


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