BHG Financial
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1,001-5,000 employees
BHG Financial is the original disruptor in business working capital and unsecured consumer loans.
Other Open Roles
Prior Listings
- Financial Data Analyst
- Manager, Marketing Insight Strategist
- Lead Business Intelligence Analyst
- Senior Data Engineer
- Data Partnerships Analyst Intern - Spring 2023
- Email Marketing Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Senior Data Engineer
- Total Rewards Analyst
- Sr. Quantitative Analyst, Commissions
- Quantitative Analyst, Credit Risk
- Quantitative Analyst, Marketing
- Quantitative Analyst Intern
- Sales Operations Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst Intern - Summer 2024
- Jr. QA Data Engineer
- Manager, Marketing Insight Strategist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Quantitative Marketing Analyst
Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist
Who You Are
You are a motivated Sr. Data Scientist who is passionate about driving results and has a creative approach to solving problems. The candidate will be responsible for providing support to the organization with data-driven insights using advanced statistical and modeling techniques. This is a unique opportunity where the data scientist will transform technical insights into actions that affect key aspects of the business.
What You'll Do
- As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics solutions to drive strategic decision-making across the organization. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Model Development & Optimization: Design, build, and maintain predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to support risk assessment, credit scoring, pricing strategies, and loan origination optimization. Continuously monitor and enhance model performance to adapt to changing business needs.
- Data Exploration & Feature Engineering: Evaluate internal and external data sources to identify valuable features, improve model accuracy, and uncover new opportunities for innovation.
- Analytical Strategy & Insights: Apply the most effective analytical methods to solve complex business problems, generate actionable insights, and recommend data-driven strategies that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Risk & Opportunity Monitoring: Establish robust monitoring frameworks to detect emerging risks and opportunities, ensuring timely and proactive responses.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact use cases, translate analytical findings into compelling narratives, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What You'll Need
- An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data science, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the FinTech or financial services industry.
- Proficiency in statistical modeling and data analysis using R or Python, with solid experience working with large datasets and writing complex SQL queries.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Experience working in Databricks or similar cloud-based analytics environments is a plus.
- Modeling experience with FCRA-regulated data (e.g. credit bureau attributes) is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to answer complex business questions.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A self-starter mindset with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.