[Hiring] Senior Risk Analyst @Attain Finance

Role Description

As a member of our Risk Department, you will be a part of a very dynamic, learning-oriented risk team that thrives on innovation and opportunities to spearhead the deployment of new technologies for managing the growth of Attain’s lending portfolios.

• Ability to develop underwriting strategies for the assigned loan portfolio as evidenced from improved performance (reduced defaults, increased receivables and/or revenue) and achieving desired business objectives.
• Interface with Modeling/Scoring team to deploy risk strategies based on new models to improve effectiveness of the model deployment.
• Develop dashboards to monitor and analyze portfolio and segment-level performance including performance of implemented strategies.
• Build and automate complex queries across database and create dynamic reports to enhance credit risk insights.
• Understand the data environment and be able to investigate issues to appropriately prioritize and set expectations for key reporting and analytical priorities.
• Coaches and mentors other analysts and acts as a thought leader within the analyst community.
• Work closely with internal groups to devise risk policies. Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence the direction of the business by effectively communicating results to cross functional groups.
• Become familiar with assigned markets and products for use in developing/modifying underwriting strategies to meet business goals.
• Successfully manage multiple projects and timelines.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, math, qualitative social science, operation management, finance) or equivalent working experience.
• 4+ years of experience in credit risk or analytical experience in a related industry. Experience in Financial Services with emphasis on risk management/scoring of consumer lending products.
• Familiarity with data from credit bureaus and third-party data providers.
• Solid analytical skills and an understanding of how to utilize data to target improvements, solve problems, and tell a story.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• High proficiency with any of SQL/Snowflake/SAS.
• Knowledge of Python or R is a plus.
• Experience with A/B testing and data visualization (Sigma, Tableau) is a plus.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling techniques.

Requirements

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 USD.
• All full-time salaried employees are eligible for the following benefits, starting on day one:
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability, and other voluntary coverages
• You will also be eligible to participate in our 401k program, starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment with a company match.

EEO Statement

Attain Finance Supports Equal Employment Opportunity. Attain Finance (dba Cash Money®, LendDirect®, and Heights Finance) is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. This commitment is reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in any personnel practice, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and discipline. Additionally, we do not discriminate based on any other characteristic protected by applicable state/provincial or local law where a particular employee works. In addition, it is the policy of Attain Finance to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by federal law and any state/provincial law where a particular employee works.

Notice to Attain Finance job applicants

Attain Finance will never ask for your personal banking information, transfer of funds, a credit card, or for you to purchase any equipment to process a job application or for training. Authorized Attain Finance representatives' email addresses will end in @attainfinance.com, @heightsfinance.com, @lenddirect.com, and @cashmoney.ca.