Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Detail:
Avant is adding to our Enterprise Analytics team! We are looking for a leader who is passionate about Data Science and its use across the customer lifecycle for lending products. Someone that understands what drives data scientists and is excited about mentoring, coaching and growing a team of data science professionals. This is a key leadership role that will partner very closely with our product, technology and data organization to build solutions for customers of Avant. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team where you can be yourself, deepen your skills and experiences, and find new areas of inspiration then consider a career at Avant!
What you do at Avant
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Collaborate with business stakeholders from Product, Data, Technology and Operations to identify, test and implement data science solutions that drive business and customer success.
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Develop and own a roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders to organize and prioritize initiatives.
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Own full-cycle of data science products from ideation and training through deployment into our production environment – including real-time inference – and after sales service. Obsess over machine learning products, iterating rapidly if necessary.
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Lead with innovation researching new sources of data, fair lending assessments and advanced data platforms to continuously improve customer lifecycle models that impact Avant’s business outcomes.
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Manage and develop a team of 5+ data scientists with varying degrees of skill and experience. Build team capabilities and encourage Data Science colleagues with authoritative knowledge of machine learning, statistics, and analytic principles.
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Lead a team that performs data analysis, feature engineering, model development and applies advanced methods to prepare and develop decisions from data. Develop analytics, prepare and deliver both informational and decision-seeking presentations. Maintain knowledge of the company’s total computing environment and planned changes in order to develop meaningful data science products.
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Ensure the data science and analytics environment is conducive to productive work by your team, and partner with various teams to make it so. Partner with ML Ops to build a solid foundation for data science at Avant.
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Work with Model Risk Management, Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit for model validation and examination.
Why you are a fit for Avant
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5+ years of professional experience building statistical and machine learning models (GLM, GLMNET, XGBoost, Random Forest, etc.)
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Experience with building analytical models to solve complex problems. Experience with the full machine learning life cycle including predictive data analytics, including data preprocessing model building, evaluation, implementation and post implementation reviews.
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Experience in shaping the vision for data science/predictive analytics applications for all areas of the organization. Experience leading a data science function that has delivered strong value to the business.
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Expert-level knowledge in one or more languages commonly used in data analytics (Python, R, Java, Scala, etc.). Python / R proficiency is strongly preferred.
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Expert-level knowledge in SQL and relational databases.
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Strong ability to communicate complex analyses and concepts to non-technical audiences Within and outside of the organization.
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Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business or quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Physical Sciences, Math, Statistics, Engineering.
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Master’s Degree in Business or quantitative fields such as Finance, Economics, Physical Sciences, Math, Statistics, Engineering is a plus.
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FinTech/Consumer Lending domain knowledge in underwriting and account management preferred.
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Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker and applications on Azure, AWS and their AI/ML tools preferred.
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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.
Why Avant is the place for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.
Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.
Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.
Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.
Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.
We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We’re problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.
Some of our benefits include:
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Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
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401(k) Match
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Unlimited Paid Time Off
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Flexible Work Environment
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Generous Paid Parental Leave
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Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
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WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees
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Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
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No Meeting Wednesdays – (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)
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Summer Fridays
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Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
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And who doesn’t love the swag
This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.
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