Data Scientist at Aven
Aven is hiring a Data Scientist in Campbell, CA, US. On-site.
About Aven
Aven is a fintech company that offers credit and lending services for homeowners, including a home equity line of credit (HELOC), a rewards credit card secured by home equity, and a financial advisory tool called Aven Advisor. The company aims to provide low-cost and transparent access to capital.
Data Scientist job description
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our product strategy using robust scientific methodologies. Leveraging your expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and econometric modeling on extensive datasets, you will measure outcomes, identify causal impacts, predict future performance, and design innovative data-driven solutions.
In this role, you will
Partner across the company with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Data Science teams to shape product strategy using rigorous scientific solutions
Apply statistical, machine learning and econometric models on large datasets to:
measure results and outcomes
identify causal impact and attribution
predict future performance of users or products
Design, implement and launch innovative data science solutions to empower data-driven decisions at scale
Design, analyze, and interpret the results of experiments
Develop key metrics and observability for Aven products
Drive the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data sources
Create analyses that tell compelling stories and inspire action
We’re looking for someone with
5+ years of data science experience with a track record of thought leadership and innovation
A PhD or MS in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Economics)
Expert knowledge of a scientific computing language (such as R or Python) and SQL
Theoretical and applied expertise in statistics, machine learning and experimental design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience designing and implementing complex modeling solutions from ideation to production at scale
Experience influencing high-impact decisions
Strong project management and organizational skills
