Eliassen Group
Overview
Credit Risk Data Scientist
100% remote contract opportunity with a leading provider of consumer credit services. This renewable contract opportunity includes developing and enhancing credit risk models that drive lending decisions, improve member outcomes, and support responsible financial products. Youll work with large-scale datasets, including credit bureau and alternative data, to uncover insights and build predictive models that inform business strategy. Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate credit risk models including PD calibration, reject inference, adverse action logic, and risk segmentation. Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support model development. Apply machine learning techniques such as tree-based models, regression, time series, causal inference, and clustering to solve business problems. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to translate data science solutions into production-ready systems. Work with credit bureau data (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax) and alternative data sources like cash flow and tax data to enhance model performance. Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
2+ years of industry experience in data science, machine learning, or related areas. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling. Strong proficiency in Python libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, pandas, and numpy. Solid SQL skills for data extraction and transformation across large datasets. Deep understanding of credit risk modeling concepts and experience in the fintech or lending domain. Experience working with credit bureau data and familiarity with alternative data sources like cash flow.
Education
Bachelors degree in IT, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or related field.
Compensation
Rate: $60 - $70 / hr on a W2 basis. Applicants must be willing to work on a W2 basis. This contract offers a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance. Notes
W2 consultants are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, and life insurance where required by law; details vary by state/locality. Compliance
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com. EEO
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Referral Program
Dont miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate you refer us to, you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Credit Risk Data Scientist
100% remote contract opportunity with a leading provider of consumer credit services. This renewable contract opportunity includes developing and enhancing credit risk models that drive lending decisions, improve member outcomes, and support responsible financial products. Youll work with large-scale datasets, including credit bureau and alternative data, to uncover insights and build predictive models that inform business strategy. Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate credit risk models including PD calibration, reject inference, adverse action logic, and risk segmentation. Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support model development. Apply machine learning techniques such as tree-based models, regression, time series, causal inference, and clustering to solve business problems. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to translate data science solutions into production-ready systems. Work with credit bureau data (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax) and alternative data sources like cash flow and tax data to enhance model performance. Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
2+ years of industry experience in data science, machine learning, or related areas. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling. Strong proficiency in Python libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, pandas, and numpy. Solid SQL skills for data extraction and transformation across large datasets. Deep understanding of credit risk modeling concepts and experience in the fintech or lending domain. Experience working with credit bureau data and familiarity with alternative data sources like cash flow.
Education
Bachelors degree in IT, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or related field.
Compensation
Rate: $60 - $70 / hr on a W2 basis. Applicants must be willing to work on a W2 basis. This contract offers a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance. Notes
W2 consultants are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, and life insurance where required by law; details vary by state/locality. Compliance
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com. EEO
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Referral Program
Dont miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate you refer us to, you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check. #J-18808-Ljbffr