Data Scientist – Risk

Role Overview

• Develop and maintain innovative models for asset valuation. This requires thorough statistical analysis of the underlying data and understanding of the various macroeconomic factors and risk factors that impact prices and liquidity in the real estate market.
• Develop models for portfolio management purposes such as value forecasting or market risk segmentation.
• Closely provide regular ongoing model performance assessments and enhance existing models.
• Develop analytical tools to support other teams
• Working with the technology team, drive initiatives to enhance data capabilities and streamline infrastructure.
• Work closely with engineers/data infrastructure team in designing useful data attributes.
• Perform exploratory analysis and make recommendations on improving current data models, decisioning frameworks, etc.
• Refactor existing analytic solutions to improve scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, economics, finance, physics, mathematics) and 2+ years of work experience in a modeling group at a commercial bank, investment bank, consulting firm, or fintech company OR Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative discipline
• Statistical skills especially in model development at an account, customer, or asset level.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and AI capabilities
• Strong programming skills in R, SQL, Python
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in practical terms.

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Kiavi offers free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans. Dependents receive a heavily discounted premium, competitively placed in the 90th percentile for cost.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): For those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Kiavi provides an annual employer contribution to HSAs: $1,000 for individual coverage and $2,000 for dependents.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Immediate access to short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as group life and AD&D insurance, with coverage at 1x annual salary.
• Remote Work Policy: Kiavi supports working remotely for day to day activities for most roles and occasionally may ask employees to gather in person for key meetings, training, team building etc. For remote workers, Kiavi offers a one-time office setup reimbursement of up to $500 and a monthly $85 stipend for internet and phone expenses. For in-office workers, Kiavi offers employer contributions to commuter benefits account, either for parking or public transportation.
• Flexible Time Off: Employees are empowered to manage their own time off, with no strict limits, as long as it's approved by their manager.
• Paid Leaves: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for medical or caregiver purposes, and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave. Short-term disability leave is also available for birthing mothers.
• 401(k) & Company Match: A 401(k) plan managed by Fidelity, with Kiavi matching 100% of contributions up to 3% of compensation or $8,000 (whichever is less). All employer contributions are immediately vested.