Senior Data Analyst, Credit Risk

Chime Financial, Inc•San Francisco, CA

8d•$140,670 - $195,400•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Sr. Risk Analyst who is data-driven and has strong analytical & technical skills. In this role, you will work on the Credit Risk team and will play a key role in launching new products and optimizing loss rates on the existing portfolio. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, data analytics, and finance teams, interacting with key stakeholders across many departments. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $140,670.00 and up to $195,400.00 . Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential. We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members. We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress. We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential. Because if we don't—who will? Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

Requirements

4+ years of analytical experience, preferably at a FinTech company.
2+ years of experience in a Credit Risk or related roles.
Advanced SQL skills and Microsoft Excel skills.
Exceptional detail-orientation and organizational skills. You are eager to solve challenging analytical problems for our members
The drive to work in a fast-paced environment and exceed ambitions deadlines while ensuring flawless completion
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline like engineering, statistics, math, or economics is preferred
A passion for Chime’s mission

Nice To Haves

Experience in Python preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the underwriting, risk management and performance of various lending products; specifically installment loans
Develop credit policies and continuously iterate to improve credit product approval criteria and line assignment strategies
Design, develop, test, refactor and scale backend implementation of new and existing risk strategies for consumer credit products .
Devise and apply various analytical tools and techniques to validate risk models and strategies. Leverage external and internal Chime data to build credit models and policies in partnership with our Data Science team
Leverage external and internal Chime data to build credit models and policies in partnership with our Data Science team.
Collaborate with various data teams to build data infrastructure and establish reporting dashboards that will help senior management understand credit risk trends and exposures
Collaborate with cross functional teams (product, finance, legal , compliance and marketing, engineering ) across the company to assess and implement new credit risk initiatives

Benefits

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
Competitive salary based on experience
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress