Data Scientist- Risk

2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Data Science and Analytics
Kiavi

Kiavi

Kiavi is a leading provider of bridge and rental loans for real estate investors, offering a streamlined online process to help investors scale their portfolios. With over $12.3 billion in funded loans, Kiavi leverages technology to provide fast, relia...

Real Estate
251-1K
Founded 2013
$158M raised

Description

  • Develop and maintain models for asset valuation using statistical analysis and market risk factor insights.
  • Build portfolio management models such as value forecasting and market risk segmentation.
  • Monitor model performance regularly and improve existing models over time.
  • Develop analytical tools that support other teams across the business.
  • Partner with the technology team to improve data capabilities and streamline infrastructure.
  • Work with engineers and data infrastructure teams to design useful data attributes.
  • Perform exploratory analysis and recommend improvements to data models and decisioning frameworks.
  • Refactor analytic solutions to improve scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, economics, finance, physics, or mathematics, plus 2+ years of modeling experience at a commercial bank, investment bank, consulting firm, or fintech company; or an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative discipline.
  • Statistical experience in model development at the account, customer, or asset level.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and AI capabilities.
  • Strong programming skills in R, SQL, and Python.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in practical terms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team player.
  • Hands-on experience with automated valuation models (preferred).
  • Exposure to time-to-event/survival analysis or financial econometric modeling (preferred).
  • Experience handling unstructured data, Spark, Monte Carlo simulation, and/or Bayesian statistics (preferred).
  • Progress toward FRM or CFA certification (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $139,000–$231,700 depending on location, plus equity and benefits.
  • Free employee-only medical, dental, and vision coverage with discounted dependent premiums.
  • Employer HSA contributions of $1,000 for individual coverage and $2,000 for dependents under an HDHP.
  • Immediate short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus group life and AD&D insurance.
  • Remote-friendly work policy with a $500 office setup reimbursement and $85 monthly internet/phone stipend for remote employees.
  • Flexible time off with no strict limits, subject to manager approval.
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for medical or caregiver purposes and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 3% of compensation or $8,000, with immediate vesting.

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