Data Science Intern

NinjaHoldings provides digital banking, lending, underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services designed to improve access to financial services for consumers. The Data Science Intern will work on predictive modeling, consumer risk analytics, performance measurement, automated reporting, and A/B testing of models and underwriting strategies.

What you'll do:

• Build predictive models to optimize lending decisions by using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques
• Use advanced data analytics to understand consumer risk behavior trends, their impact on the portfolio, and resulting business opportunities
• Establish key performance metrics and develop automated reporting dashboards using SQL and Python
• Design A/B testing for models and underwriting strategies, evaluate impact, and provide recommendations

What they're looking for:

• Candidates must be local or able to relocate independently - relocation assistance is not provided
• 40 hours/week
• Currently pursuing Bachelors' degree math, statistics, computer science, engineering or related field
• Experience with data analytics and statistical modeling
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Programming experience with Python
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, engineering, or other quantitative fields)

Benefits:

• Potential path to full-time employment for high performing interns
• Fast-paced, high-energy work environment
• Real opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growth-stage company
• Build relationships with full-time employees from day one
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
• Hybrid work arrangement: in-office 2x/week