Risk & Analytics, Senior Analyst
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Since 2013, Avant set out to change the world of financial technology with our proprietary software that uses big data and machine learning algorithms to change the way people borrow money.
“Data” and “algorithm” may be two painfully overused buzzwords, but to us, these are two central elements to our business. The other part: the brilliant minds behind Avant.
Our team has set out to bring consumer loans from the bank to your computer screen. By combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding talent, we’ve managed to grow from five scrappy entrepreneurs to over 750 employees–and we’re not stopping there.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Avant Risk & Analytics, Senior Analyst you will be instrumental in helping build out the fraud and operational risk function for a rapidly growing consumer finance company. This will include but not limited to: analyzing big data to set best practices and processes, monitor daily traffic and oversee the manual review process for suspicious activity, building real time reporting to flag emerging risk, and work directly with the heads of Compliance and Operations to ensure that the maximum amount of customers are expediently serviced while minimizing risk. The Analyst will collaborate across multiple business units gathering requirements, analyzing data and developing solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or statistics from a top tier school
- 2+ years relevant experience analyzing and synthesizing complex data sets using database concepts and statistical tools.
- Must possess knowledge of SQL programming and Excel. Knowledge of R is a plus.
- Ability to understand business strategies and identify non-obvious solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to analyze large amounts of data and translate the data into sound insights.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong team/relationship building skills.
- Understanding in statistics, data modeling techniques preferred.
- Any experience combatting consumer finance fraud or cybercrime is a HUGE plus.
BENEFITS
Avant’s first office was a windowless room with luxurious amenities like functioning plumbing. Now, that room is where Avantees line up every day at lunchtime to get their free catered meal and gather every Friday for happy hour(s) and Manager Q&A.
Beyond working with some of the best and brightest in the Chicago tech space, you’ll enjoy these perks:
- Work directly with senior management
- Winter blues? Take a paid vacation–there’s no limit
- BlueCross/BlueShield Medical & Dental Insurance
- Stop squinting: VSP Vision Insurance
- 401k with a 4% match
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Free breakfast and lunch (in case you forgot)
- Casual dress on days that end in “y”
- No excuse to not call mom: complimentary corporate cell phone plan for Associate level and above
- Pre-tax commuter benefits/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted gym membership package
- Get educated: attend conferences and courses to keep your mind sharp
- And more!