GAIN Credit - Senior Analytics Scientist

Key responsibilities : 

 Key responsibilities include : 

- Building/Optimizing models to predict risk and other key metrics

- Coming up with data driven solutions to control risk

- Finding opportunities to acquire more customers by modifying/optimizing existing rules

- Doing periodic upgrades of the underwriting strategy based on business requirements

- Evaluating 3rd party solutions for predicting/controlling risk of the portfolio

- Running periodic controlled tests to optimize underwriting

- Monitoring key portfolio metrics and take data driven actions based on the performance

- Business Knowledge: Develop an understanding of the domain/function. Manage business process (es) in the work area. The individual is expected to develop domain expertise in his/her work area.

- Teamwork: Develop cross site relationships to enhance leverage of ideas. Set and manage partner expectations. Drive implementation of projects with Engineering team while partnering seamlessly with cross site team members.

- Travel - Should be flexible to travel between Noida and Chennai frequently.

- Communication: Responsibly perform end to end project communication across the various levels in the organization.

Key Skillset :

Skills:

- Knowledge of analytical tools such as R/Python/SAS/SQL

- Established competency in statistical modeling

- Experience in handling complex data sources

- Dexterity with MySQL, MS Excel

- Strong Analytical aptitude and logical reasoning ability

- Strong presentation and communication skills.

- Strong process/project management skill

Preferred:

- 3 - 5 years of experience in Financial Services/Analytics Industry

- Understanding of the financial services business

- Experience in working on advanced machine learning techniques