Avant · 4 hours ago
Decisioning Platform and Credit Risk Analyst
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yrAvant is a company focused on digital banking solutions, and they are seeking an enthusiastic Analyst to join their team. This entry-level position involves managing decisioning platforms and analyzing credit risk for loan and credit card products.
Consumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day management and maintenance of the decisioning platforms for the loan and credit card products
Assist with building, updating, and testing decision rules, workflows, and data integrations
Conduct routine quality assurance checks to ensure rule accuracy and system logic aligns with credit policies
Troubleshoot platform issues, identify root causes and collaborate cross functionally to resolve any issues
Assist in analyzing credit risk and performance trends for new and existing portfolios of Credit Card and Personal Loan products
Conduct detailed financial analysis and credit assessments to measure impact of new rules or policies
Prepare comprehensive reports on credit risk exposure and portfolio performance
Collaborate with senior analysts to develop risk mitigation strategies
Support the development of credit risk models and tools to evaluate effectiveness and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g. Math, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science) or equivalent experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort working with structured data
Excellent attention to detail, process management, and organizational skills
Proficiency with SQL and Python
Ability to translate business requirements into logical steps or rule configurations
Strong communications skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners
Curiosity and willingness to learn credit risk concepts and decisioning system architecture
Preferred
Familiarity with logic-based systems, workflow tools, or decision engines (especially Decisions.com) is a plus
Benefits
Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
401(k) match
Flexible Time Off
Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
Summer Fridays
Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
And who doesn’t love the swag
Company
Avant
Avant is an online lending platform that offers alternatives to its clients with safe financial products.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
Ares ManagementWebBankPamlico Capital
2022-12-07Private Equity
2022-12-07Debt Financing· $250M
2022-07-14Debt Financing· $250M
Leadership Team
Matt Bochenek
CEO
Charles Whittaker
Chief Business Officer
Recent News
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