Principal Data Scientist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to evaluate new data assets and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate various datasets for underwriting, portfolio management, collections, and fraud
• Lead quantitative due diligence for M&A targets and data partnerships, focusing on data quality and scalability
• Translate analytical findings into investment theses and recommendations for Product and Corporate Development

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or credit risk analytics within financial services or data-driven platforms
• Hands-on experience transforming raw data into model-ready features
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and feature engineering
• Experience with credit risk metrics and model evaluation
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and fair lending expectations