Funding U · 6 hours ago
Data Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
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Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret complex lending data related to student loans to identify trends, patterns, and key insights. Use these analyses to guide Funding U's strategic decisions and help prevent student dropouts due to financial constraints.
Develop and maintain advanced dashboards and reports using Power BI to visualize student loan data, cash flow models, and lending performance metrics. Ensure these tools are actionable and accessible to enhance decision-making across the company.
Work closely with finance, operations, and dev teams to support data-driven decision-making. Utilize insights from data to influence and optimize lending practices and policies that directly impact student success.
Conduct detailed analyses of our lending practices, focusing on loan performance, borrower behavior, and credit risk. These studies will help refine our lending models to better serve students' needs while minimizing financial risk.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Ensure that insights are actionable and communicated effectively to drive improvements in our lending operations.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of our data through regular quality checks and ongoing maintenance of clean datasets. Implement best practices for data management to uphold high standards of data quality.
Collaborate with the dev team to automate data pipelines and enhance data collection processes. Aim to streamline operations and reduce manual errors, improving efficiency and responsiveness to market or regulatory changes.
Manage compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations related to student lending. Prepare and submit required reports to regulators, ensuring Funding U adheres to all legal standards and maintains its reputation as a trustworthy educational lender.
Qualification
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Required
Deep knowledge of the student loan process and portfolio analysis, especially in consumer lending contexts
Strong capability in financial and cash flow modeling, with the ability to simulate various financial scenarios
Outstanding communication abilities, proficient in conveying complex financial data in understandable terms
Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with a keen interest in personal and professional growth
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with substantial experience in other BI tools and database management
In-depth understanding of compliance and state license requirements for student lending, with experience in regulatory reporting
Preferred
Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools
Knowledge of Zendesk or Google Suite
Experience creating and maintaining sophisticated data models to support cash flow forecasting
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, often with multiple plan options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax accounts for medical or dependent care expenses.
Mental Health Support: Access to counseling, therapy, or Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) through Insperity
Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days
Sick Leave: 5 days
Holidays: Paid company-recognized holidays, often 10–15 days per year.
Remote: We are a remote company
Professional Development and Volunteer Days: 1 paid day annually for each
Career Growth Opportunities: Internal promotions, mentorship programs, or regular performance reviews.
Company
Funding U
Funding U is a merit-based student lender for career-focused college students.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$21.86MKey Investors
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment GroupDeciens CapitalCaerus Foundation
2020-10-29Series Unknown· $4M
2020-10-29Debt Financing· $10M
2018-08-16Seed· $2.4M
Leadership Team
J
Jeannie Tarkenton
Co-Founder and CEO
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