Credit Risk Modeler

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Who We Are:

Braviant Holdings is a leading provider of analytics and technology-driven alternative financing solutions for consumers. We currently operate two brands: Balance Credit and Chorus Credit.

With an office in downtown Chicago, we are growing rapidly and looking for smart, passionate people to help us develop into a market leader in the fast-growing fintech space. Our industry is anticipated to grow up to 10x in the next 10 years. Come join us as we work together to streamline the borrowing process and transform how people access credit online.

The Role:

Our analytics team in Chicago is looking for a Credit Risk Modeler who will use advanced modeling techniques to build cutting edge predictive models that will help us manage risk, pricing and other aspects of our rapidly growing lending business. We are seeking a hands-on individual with strong technical skills who enjoys analyzing large data sets to solve complex problems.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and enhance a broad variety of predictive models that will be used across all aspects of the customer life cycle including new customer acquisition, underwriting, loan offers, collections, retention and profitability analysis
  • Collaborate with peers from other teams to 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, rate and duration)
  • Design multivariate tests to ensure continuous optimization of all aspects of the customer lifecycle
  • Complete ad hoc analysis as needed to help management understand and interpret business results
  • Stay up to date with tools, trends, and technologies in the FinTech space

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree in quantitative discipline is a plus (e.g., mathematics, statistics, operations research, quantitative finance, physics, engineering, computer science, etc.)
  • 3+ years relevant work experience with a financial services company is preferred
  • Familiarity with (and ideally proficiency in) SQL, R and Python· Ability to thrive in startup environment with heavy workload, competing priorities, and minimal structure

Looking for perks?• 3% 401K employer contribution that is immediately vested• Health benefits? We’ve got you fully covered.• Flexible work schedule with results-based culture• Generous PTO• Annual professional development allowance • Fully stocked kitchen• Casual dress code• Team building events and happy hours• Significant career upside as our business grows

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Location

Our company is located in the heart of downtown with great access to public transportation (both Metra & CTA), coffee shops, and restaurants. Currently our teams are working remotely for the foreseeable future.

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