Data Scientist

Forte Group is looking for a Data Scientist to join our client's team of analytics and machine learning experts. The hire will focus on building machine learning models and running exploratory data analysis to make a direct impact in a data-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:
● Develop, improve and test company’s models to optimize lending decisions by using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques
● Support implementation of the models working closely with the software engineering team
● Research, test and operationalize new analytics techniques and data sources to improve portfolio performance
● Conduct ad hoc analysis using advanced data mining tools to support risk management, operations, and marketing strategies
● Assist with the development of technical tools and platforms to standardize and streamline model development and monitoring processes
● Work with cross-functional teams to explore new ways of finding insights from data and provide recommendations. Conduct exploratory research into client's data, metrics, and how they can better use these commodities

Requirements:
● A Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in math, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related field
● 4+ years of experience with data analytics and statistical modeling
● Advanced programming skills in Python
● Experience building machine learning models
● Experience working with relational databases, such as SQL
● Experience working within an open-source environment
● Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
● Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
● Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
● Experience working with special finance or FinTech is a plus
● Start-up experience is a plus

We offer:
● Fun, fast-paced work environment
● Dynamic start-up culture
● Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
● Equal opportunity employer

About Forte Group

Forte Group is an international IT consulting firm with headquarters in Chicago and two other offices in Eastern Europe. It was founded in 2000 by entrepreneur Steve Kreynin.

Company website:
https://fortegrp.com/

DOU company page:
https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/forte-group/