Full-Time

Sr Analyst

Data Science

Posted on 6/20/2025

Avant

Avant

501-1,000 employees

Online personal loans and credit cards

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office)

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of the job experience as a data scientist or an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or a related STEM fields)
  • 2+ years expertise in machine learning theories and practices (Generalized Linear Model, Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) concept and functional programming with 2+ years experience writing production-level code
  • Strong proficiency in Python with experience in the end-to-end development of machine learning models. Domain knowledge in credit risk is a plus
  • Advanced in SQL for querying and analyzing large datasets
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail and data integrity
Responsibilities
  • Work with stakeholders throughout the company to identify opportunities for leveraging company data and third-party vendor data to drive business solutions using different modeling techniques
  • Design and build predictive models to enhance customer experience, reduce risk, improve revenue generation, optimize direct mail targeting, and drive key outcomes throughout the customer lifecycle
  • Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies
  • Clean, process and validate data to ensure its quality and integrity for modeling and analysis
  • Conduct feature engineering, select appropriate features and develop robust models using various machine learning techniques
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner to senior management. Provide timely and justified recommendations in response to ad-hoc analysis requested by internal groups
  • Proactively collaborate with Data Engineering, ML Operations, Software Development, Credit Risk, Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and other internal groups to implement and monitor models across the customer lifecycle
  • Develop and enhance processes and tools to monitor model performance and input and output data accuracy
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ML and data analytics platforms/technologies such as Databricks, AWS (including AI/ML tools) and Looker is a plus
  • Experience in deep learning is preferred
  • Experience in a data science or ML Ops role at a banking/financial institution or fin-tech is a plus

Avant provides online lending services, focusing on personal loans and credit cards. Customers can apply for personal loans ranging from $2,000 to $35,000 and credit cards with limits between $300 and $1,000. The application process is entirely online, allowing for quick approvals and a transparent experience. Avant generates revenue through interest rates on loans and fees from credit cards, with rates varying from 9.95% to 35.99% APR. What sets Avant apart from competitors is its user-friendly application process, fast approval times, and strong customer support. The company's goal is to make borrowing more accessible and affordable, while also offering resources for financial education to help customers improve their credit and financial well-being.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services expands Avant's customer base.
  • Open banking allows Avant to offer personalized and competitive financial products.
  • AI integration improves Avant's risk assessment and reduces default rates.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Avant's market share.
  • MLS Forward Credit Card may lead to regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
  • Integration of ReadyForZero could disrupt Avant's service delivery.

What makes Avant unique

  • Avant offers a seamless online lending process with fast approval times.
  • The company provides financial education to help customers build credit and secure finances.
  • Avant's co-branded MLS Forward Credit Card enhances brand recognition and market reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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