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We're looking for an intern to join our Origination Credit Risk team! This role focuses specifically on Originations – the critical first line of defense in the lending lifecycle. You will work closely with the team and cross-functional partners to drive data-driven decisions that balance prudent risk management with aggressive growth in a dynamic FinTech environment.
What you’ll do at Avant:
Conduct in-depth analysis of customer segments, assessing risk performance and formulating strategic recommendations for leaderships.
Support the team in strategy optimization from hypothesis and proposal to implementation and performance tracking
Monitor and analyze economic and industry trends affecting credit risk.
Perform comprehensive credit risk analysis for various portfolios.
Prepare and present detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management.
Why you’re at fit at Avant:
You are an Undergraduate student majoring in Finance, Economics, Math, Analytics, or related field
You have an interest in solving business problems by applying analytical and quantitative skills
Proficiency in SQL and Python.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
You are interested in both learning about and contributing to credit policy and strategy development
This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.
Compensation Range:
The base salary range for this job is USD $34 - USD $38/ hour
Employees will be evaluated for any new role at their current level. Employees new to a role typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The posted compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities.
[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]
Our benefits include:
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-Office Snacks
Summer Fridays
Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.
Why Avant is the place for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.
Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.
Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.
Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.
Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.
We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.
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What We Do
Our mission is to move financial lives forward. We utilize data and technology to connect everyday Americans to financial solutions, empowering our customers to achieve their financial goals and build financial health. We are a data-driven platform at the intersection of technology and credit*, built to meet the financial needs of millions of middle-income Americans. We use data and machine learning to deliver access to a suite of financial products and services anchored by credit cards, personal loans, and a personal financial management tool. Since Avant (AvantCredit®) was founded in 2012, we have connected over 4 million unique customers to over y $12.5 billion in personal loans and more than 2.8 million credit cards.. We are driven by purpose with a passion to empower people to achieve their financial goals, and that is why we’ve built a mission-driven company with our customers at its core. We honor the journey our customers are going through by serving their needs with the integrity, transparency, and trust they deserve. Every Avantee embraces our values of authenticity, collaboration, problem-solving, customer centricity, and initiative. Are you ready to join us in moving financial lives forward? If you want to live the Avant values, build your career, and grow your skills, get in touch! See available opportunities at www.avant.com/jobs. *Avant, LLC is a financial technology company, not a bank. Avant-branded credit products are issued by WebBank.
Why Work With Us
At Avant, we believe that ideas are more important than titles, everything is more fun together, everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. Nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated, and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of digital banking.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Avantees work from our office Mon/Tues/Thurs. We hold the majority of our meetings & all-company events (Town Hall, Demo Day) on those days so that we can maximize our in-office time together. On Weds/Fri, many Avantees choose to work from home.
