Kafene

Risk Manager

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$130kDetected 28 days ago

PythonSQLMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsSASResearchLeadershipCollaborationUnderwriting

About the role

Translate data into meaningful insights, and design, implement and iterate on strategies to drive profitable business growth. Review findings with senior management, like CRO and CEO.
Design and manage A/B tests, pilot programs, and controlled experiments to evaluate new strategies, including defining test populations, randomization logic, and success criteria.
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting infrastructure to enable real-time monitoring of strategy performance across key metrics.
Partner with technology, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality implementation with diligent test validation. Track the performance to ensure that it meets expectations.
We're building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or other STEM majors.
High Proficiency in business reporting and analytical tools such as Power BI and, Tableau is required

Minimum 2 years in the financial industry in an analytical function.
Experience in credit risk strategy/collection areas is a plus
High-level proficiency in Python, SQL, SAS or other data mining and analytical tools.
Familiarity with any decision tree analysis tool, like Enterprise Miner, is a plus

Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance.
That's why we offer flexible paid time off days starting from day one of your employment.
We welcome qualified applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, and all other legally protected characteristics.
We prioritize your well-being by covering 80% of medical, dental, and vision insurance costs, including coverage for your spouse, children, and other dependents.

over $500 million in originations and counting.
But we're just getting started.
Our 150-person team spans NYC headquarters, Wilmington, and remote talent across the globe-all united by a culture that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and genuine support.
We don't just talk about great workplace culture; we deliver it.
That's why Built In named us a Startup to Watch https://www.linkedin.com/company/built-in/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B2jXPbPYzTW6P2Su6%2BfrBvw%3D%3D and Forbes recognized us as one of the Best Startup Employers https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelpeachman/2023/03/07/meet-americas-best-startup-employers-2023/?sh=5a67d150410c.
Ready to be part of the fintech revolution?
As a Risk Manager, you will report to the VP of Risk and help build Kafene's profit-driven consumer underwriting strategies.
You will harness complex data sources and machine learning, and you will partner across technology and senior leadership to develop strategies that optimize credit risk, fraud risk, and other factors across underwriting, portfolio management, and collections.

This email address is specifically for accommodation requests and will only respond to those inquiries.
Need accommodation during the
If you're applying for a U.S. position and require reasonable accommodation at any stage, reach out to careers@kafene.com with details about your request and contact information.
Note: This email address is specifically for accommodation requests and will only respond to those inquiries.

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