Strategy and Operations Intern - Summer 2016
In 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Avant Summer Internship Program is an 8 week program geared at smart, hard-working students interested in a Start-Up experience. In this program, you'll have the unique opportunity of a 'real world' work experience with an engaging program filled with projects, challenges, opportunities to work with the leadership team, and a series of informative and fun events.
The Strategy & Operations Interns will work on a variety of projects and processes for various S&O teams including:
- Optimizing outbound email strategy
- Build out new reporting on collections
- Understand customer contact motivation and implement strategies to mitigate contact
- Work on Originations phone IVR, competitive research, mapping, or Machine Learning Queue Sorting
- Assist in development of auto verifications plan for direct debt customers
- Work in close partnership with the cross-functional teams (e.g. Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance)
- Ad hoc analysis as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Major in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Junior standing preferred
- Minimum 3.25 GPA required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Basic understanding of SQL a plus
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
- Highly motivated and eagerness to learn
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
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Free lunch (in case you forgot)
- Casual dress on days that end in “y”
- Get educated: planned onsite and offsite events to keep you sharp
- And more!