Senior Decision Scientist

Acra Lending • Irvine, CA

72d

About The Position

Acra Lending is seeking a Senior Analytics/Decision Consultant for designing and developing business solutions leveraging data and statistical models to drive business decisions. The role requires expertise in data science and analytics with a high level of business acumen in financial/mortgage services industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, and/or education.
• 5+ related experience in mortgage and/or financial services.
• Strong background in Modelling, Quantitative Finance and Programming SQL/Python/R.
• Working knowledge of reporting solutions and ability to develop dashboards leveraging Power BI.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, MS Teams, and SharePoint) skills
• Skilled with presenting data to tell a meaningful story that translates to diverse audience segments with varying levels of senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Education bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in data science or data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex data analysis to support and drive strategic initiatives and business needs.
• Review and research business, operational, and technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable data factors.
• Develop understanding of technical systems and business processes to extract data driven insights while identifying opportunities for enhancements.
• Perform business scenario analysis and provide insights and solutions for given outcomes.
• Proficient in collecting, extracting, and analyzing data for operational execution and monitoring performance for financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Lead or participate in large cross-group projects.
• Design and developing reporting packages and BI tools for ongoing monitoring.
• Support ad hoc requests and deliverables as is customary for a growing and changing organization.
• Working closely with the financial and accounting team, providing financial analysis support to various areas of the business.
• Able to work with other functional groups and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to be agile and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, EAP counseling services, FSA & HSA, company sponsored life insurance for employee, voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, voluntary short-term and long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal assistance, pet insurance, living will and trust preparation discounts, commuter program, annual walking challenge, employee appreciation events and monthly sales awards.
• exceptional 401k match program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees