Sr Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modeler

Analytic Recruiting Inc. • New York, New York • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

Job Description:

A fast-growing Series A fintech company is reshaping consumer lending through data-driven underwriting and fraud prevention. As Lead Data Scientist, you’ll spearhead the development of predictive models that enhance credit risk segmentation, elevate underwriting precision, and drive the creation of new decisioning products. Your work will directly influence how financial access is delivered: reducing exposure, uncovering hidden risk signals, and powering scalable solutions that advance the platform’s capabilities.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and validate credit risk models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Lead initiatives to improve underwriting accuracy, reduce false positives, and uncover hidden fraud signals. 
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy models into production.
  • Analyze consumer behavior and lending patterns to refine ...