Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you’ll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. You will focus on developing and deploying predictive and descriptive models throughout the customer lifecycle, including machine learning models. Additionally, you will conduct strategic analytics and develop BI to monitor program results.  You will serve as a strategic thought partner for leaders throughout the company, helping them in identifying and exploiting opportunities where modeling and analytics can add value. 

What you’ll do:

• Conduct deep-dive analytics on strategic initiatives
• Access data, run analytics models, solve business problems.
• Understand an influence the pillars of conceptual risk modeling
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner for other members of the Data Science team.

 What you’ll bring:

• 1-2+ years of experience as a professional data scientist. This is a must.  (Experience in a regulated industry like banking with hands-on compliance work is a plus).
• Good analytic skills. 
• Solid coding skills in SQL and Python/R.
• Experience developing BI dashboards using Tableau is a plus
• Keen eye for opportunities to get value from data.
• Ambitious, resourceful, and possessed of excellent judgment as evidenced by steadily growing professional responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  In particular, be able to convert highly technical concepts and results into easily understood business value proposition.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Master’s degree in a "hard" quantitative field (e.g. Math, Stats, Economics, Operations Research, etc.), with evidence of outstanding academic achievement. This is a must.
• Ideal candidates will have a Master degree.

Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options  
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Work from home/hybrid:

We are proudly offering hybrid options in the San Mateo, CA metro market. 

Salary Range: $135,000 - $140,000 + bonus + benefits.

This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Join Achieve, change the future.

At Achieve, we’re changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you’ll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We’re proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve’s Talent Acquisition leader.

Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.