Staff Data Scientist, NIRA

📋 Description

• Build and refine underwriting models for NIRA in India
• Improve credit risk analytics and loss prediction
• Leverage alternative data sources for modeling
• Collaborate with credit, engineering, and leadership teams
• Own end-to-end modeling projects from conception to delivery
• Impact lending performance and data infrastructure

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years in predictive modeling (credit risk/actuarial)
• Python, SQL; ML libraries: scikit-learn, LightGBM, XGBoost
• Familiar with AI tools (Claude, Codex or agentic workflows)
• Experience building models from scratch and owning projects end-to-end
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Clear communication of technical findings to leadership

🎁 Benefits

• Virtual-first teamwork across countries/time zones
• Competitive compensation and equity
• Flexible health plans and subsidies
• Direct exposure to leadership
• Paid global onsites for in-person collaboration
• Impact and growth opportunities