Associate, Model Development
$90,000–$170,000 year
On-site · Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Associate, Model Development oversees the development and maintenance of sophisticated empirical models (including credit scoring) for a nonprime auto lender. The role is highly quantitative, involves data analysis, preparing executive-level summaries, and coordinating with IT and other teams to deliver data elements for analytic projects. Requires hands-on modeling work (logistic regression, segmentation, neural networks, decision trees, linear regression), experience with SAS (and SQL) and exposure to credit bureau data, plus strong written and verbal communication to convey findings to senior management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent
- Master’s Degree in related field or equivalent
- 5+ Years Analytics in Financial Services Industry
- 5+ Years Indirect subprime Auto Financial Services Industry experience
- 5+ Years Prior experience developing credit scoring models
- Experience with logistic regression, segmentation, variable reduction, hypothesis testing, neural networks, design of experiments, ANOVA, decision trees, linear regression
- Experience with credit bureau data
- SAS (SAS Base, SAS/STAT, PROC SQL, SAS Macro)
- R knowledge
- SQL to extract data from multiple sources
- Data preparation for large datasets
- Pivot tables in MS Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to explain advanced mathematical concepts to a business audience
- Ability to translate analysis into a business plan
- Confidentiality
- US work authorization without sponsorship
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