Full-Time

Risk Analyst

Posted on 10/29/2024

Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
MATLAB
Tableau
Pandas
NumPy
Looker
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Post Secondary education in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
  • Proven experience as a Risk Analyst, preferably in the financial services sector, with a track record of successful project delivery and business impact.
  • Experience in risk modelling software and tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, Matlab) and machine learning using libraries such as NumPy, Pandas and scikit-learn.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with machine learning algorithms, statistical modelling, and data mining techniques (bonus points for experience with ML engineering and/or operations in a production setting).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (we are using GCP) for scalable data processing and analysis, as well as, for machine learning model development and deployment.
  • Strong knowledge of databases and SQL for data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Looker, Tableau or Power BI to create insightful reports and dashboards.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM) an asset.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct extensive data analysis using statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within datasets.
  • Develop predictive and prescriptive models to forecast market trends, fraud, delinquency, customer behavior, and other critical business metrics.
  • Utilize various data sources and data preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality and integrity.
  • Design, develop, implement and maintain cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and AI solutions to optimize business processes, risk assessment, fraud detection, and portfolio management.
  • Explore and experiment with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial analysis.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand their challenges and goals, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage data to improve product offerings, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Deliver machine learning models for use cases that have high impact on real world business applications and fundamentally change business processes.
  • Validate and assess the performance of developed models regularly, ensuring their accuracy, stability, and effectiveness over time.
  • Implement post-processing and monitoring systems to track model performance and detect deviations, providing timely feedback to maintain model integrity.
  • Create clear and concise data visualizations and reports to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Translate analytical results into actionable business insights and present findings to senior management in a compelling and easily understandable manner.

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing users to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for its services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The company's goal is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for unified commerce platforms aligns with Lightspeed's offerings.
  • Rise of contactless payments presents expansion opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.
  • Subscription-based models are trending, benefiting Lightspeed's recurring revenue strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market.
  • Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone poses a threat to Lightspeed's payment solutions.
  • Candis's financial management solutions could attract Lightspeed's target market.

What makes Lightspeed Commerce unique

  • Lightspeed offers a unified platform for both retail and hospitality businesses.
  • The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless operations.
  • Lightspeed's subscription model provides consistent revenue through software and transaction fees.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Leave

Extended Healthcare Benefits

Mental Health Support

Lightspeed Equity Scheme

Health & Wellness Credit

Volunteer Day

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