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We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Credit Risk Data Scientist to join our Risk Analytics team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and deploying statistical and machine learning models to assess and manage credit risk across our portfolio. Your work will directly influence lending decisions, risk strategies, and overall business performance.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, validate, and monitor credit risk models (e.g., PD, LGD, EAD) using statistical and machine learning techniques
Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and risk indicators
Support the design and implementation of risk scoring models for underwriting, collections, and portfolio monitoring
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Credit, Product, Finance, Compliance) to align risk models with business objectives
Use tools like Python, R, SQL, SAS, and Spark for data analysis and model development
Perform model validation, backtesting, and sensitivity analysis to ensure robustness and regulatory compliance
Prepare detailed documentation for models to meet internal governance and regulatory standards (e.g., SR 11-7, Basel, IFRS 9, CCAR)
Monitor performance of deployed models and recommend enhancements as needed
Communicate complex analytical concepts and risk metrics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements:
Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related field
8+ years of experience in credit risk modeling or analytics
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical modeling tools
Experience with machine learning algorithms and large-scale data processing
Strong understanding of credit lifecycle, risk metrics, and financial products (e.g., personal loans, credit cards, mortgages)
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Detail-oriented with a high standard of data integrity and accuracy
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment
Nice to have:
Experience with regulatory requirements such as Basel II/III, IFRS 9, CCAR, SR 11-7
Background in consumer or commercial lending
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data tools like Hadoop or Spark
Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for dashboarding and visualization