Who we are:

Braviant is a leading provider of tech-enabled credit products that combines breakthrough technology and cutting-edge machine learning to transform how people access credit online. Our next-generation approach to lending reduces credit barriers and creates a Path to Prime to help millions of underbanked consumers build credit history, reduce their cost of borrowing, and take control of their personal finances.

The Role:

Our analytics team in Chicago is looking for a Sr. Marketing Analytics Analyst to join our Direct Mail Marketing team and enhance existing customer acquisition and servicing strategies for our rapidly growing lending business. This role will be instrumental in testing, optimizing, and implementing new analytics strategies to drive profitable growth as we seek to match the configuration of our products to the needs of our customers. We are seeking a hands-on data analyst with strong technical skills who enjoys analyzing large data sets to solve complex problems. 

What you'll be doing:

• Create strategies for implementation of predictive models such as selection criteria for direct mail offers, approve vs. decline cutoffs and verification requirements for various customer segments, and risk-based loan offer terms (approval amount, pricing, and duration).
• Collaborate with the Data Science team to define requirements and use-cases for solutions that can rank order customers by attributes such as likelihood to respond to a marketing offer, default, and overall profitability.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to further the execution of our disciplined growth strategy that balances short-term vs. long-term profitability and appropriately mitigates credit risk.
• Design multivariate tests to ensure continuous optimization of all aspects of the customer lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to use data to push forward new ideas.
• Develop reporting to monitor and validate predictive model performance and various Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) over time. 

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a heavily analytical role.
• Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Python or R.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical field of study: mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, etc.

Equally important...

• You love problem solving and communicating with solutions.
• You’re able to communicate complex information to different audiences.
• You make an impact and deliver results through your ability to effectively prioritize and manage project plans.
• You build upon the ideas of others and value diverse perspectives.
• You’re comfortable with the unknown: startup life allows for a broad, wide ranging role, but also means priorities and work can change quickly. You should be excited about all this entails!

What makes you stand out:

• Internet-based financial services experience.
• Experience with Jupiter Notebooks, Big Data tools.
• Master’s degree in an Analytical field of study.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth startup.

What it's like to work here:

We're more than just great snacks, unique outings, a cool office, or swag. We're about achieving results while having fun along the way. We believe in solving problems together and building on each other’s ideas. Our teams are comprised of smart, curious individuals and we encourage everyone to think like an owner, take initiative and drive their careers. Our broad roles provide tremendous opportunities for individuals to acquire new skills, gain exposure to all areas of the business, and quickly see their impact at Braviant.