Data Scientist (Credit Risk Models)

DESCRIPTION

Brix Software is looking for a Data Scientist to join its fast-growing Analytics Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability and passion for data analytics. You must be enthusiastic about helping the business make better data driven decisions. You will work in an innovative environment alongside a talented and collaborative team. This coupled with your background, agile way of thinking and dynamic personality will make you successful here.

This is a work from home role in Israel.

Responsibilities:

· Mine and analyze data sets from different sources using a wide spectrum of analytical techniques in order to gain powerful business insights.

· Diagnose data issues and propose solutions.

· Work on cutting edge credit underwriting problems combining a wide variety of data from different segments.

· Work across different business domains such as Risk, Fraud and Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering).

· Communicate findings to business, product and R&D teams.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

· A degree in Finance / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Engineering / Computer Sciences.

· 3+ years working experience in the financial industry (preferably Banking industry).

· Advanced knowledge of SQL and proven hands-on experience on large datasets.

· Advanced knowledge of SAS data analytics platform

· 3+ years of industry experience in developing, testing, and validating credit risk models in the financial services industry (should have been through at least one entire model development lifecycle)

· Knowledge and understanding of machine learning approaches, ideally with experience of applying them in a financial context

· Quick thinker, fast learner and problem solver with ability to get things done, from start to end

· Good team player, self-motivated and proactive at work.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills.