CareerPlan

Sr Data Scientist, BNPL Credit Risk Oversight

Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaFull-time$131k–$194k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Provide analytical support for the Second Line oversight of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products, including Underwriting and Account Management practices, ensuring portfolio management aligns with strategic goals and risk appetite.

Role type

Senior Second Line Data Scientist (Credit Risk Oversight)

Builds

Independent oversight solutions, advanced data science models, and risk control challenges for BNPL credit portfolios.

Domain

Fintech / Credit Risk / Buy Now Pay Later

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Advanced data science modeling, credit risk principles, data quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration, mentoring, regulatory environment analysis

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in quantitative field, credit risk management/lending experience, merchant or small business lending knowledge, Python/SQL proficiency

Technologies

Python, SQL

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of advanced data science models; Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements; Drive best practices in data science; Ensure data quality and integrity; Mentor junior data scientists; Assess and review credit strategy and exposure limits to ensure alignment with risk appetite

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities