Data Scientist

• Develop and enhance multi-variable driven prediction models to accurately forecasts the company's short, medium, and long-term investment recovery rates by investment.
• Utilize statistical and database platforms to manipulate large amounts of data from various sources for the purposes of analysis and review.
• Identify and integrate cost-effective third-party data that enhances prediction accuracy.
• Measure ongoing forecasting accuracy against historical predictions and make forecasting changes as necessary to enhance.
• Develop asset scoring systems to monitor portfolio quality.
• Present financial reports to Executive, Shareholders, Board of Directors, investors and external lenders.

• Provide recommendations to Management regarding proposals within the business including, but not limited to, prediction improvement, data management, reporting advances, and asset profitability enhancement
• Proactively identify and recommend key risk management and/or business growth initiatives.
• Prepare and manage project plans and reports to management on the status and recommendations and analysis.

• A degree (Bachelor's/MBA) in Computer Science, Business, Math, Economics or Engineering and/or related work experience
• 5+ years of experience in building statistical models to generate projections, preferably within the consumer receivables industry
• Accuracy, attention to detail and sound judgement
• Strong business acumen with a good understanding of business environment to provide meaningful analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, advanced Excel
• Experience with SAS and SQL
• Experience and understanding of database structures and querying, including the ability to design reports from blended data sources.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R and VBA may be helpful
• Highly adept at identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Independent and proactive with proven experience in taking on new projects with little supervision
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with proven relationship building skills and ability to work with various levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage internal relationships by collaborating within the department and across business units
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor team members where no direct reporting lines exist
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external expectations in a dynamic, fast paced and demanding environment

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program.

Jefferson Capital Systems