At Mulligan, we are transforming small business lending by replacing legacy processes with fast, intelligent, AI-driven decisioning. Backed by 18 years of proprietary credit data and deep risk expertise, our production-grade AI agents are already running in active credit and underwriting workflows. As we expand this AI-first approach across Sales, Customer Lifecycle, Finance, and Capital Markets, we offer an uncommonly rich environment for emerging data scientists.
By stepping directly into the center of these efforts, you won't just observe modern machine learning—you will gain hands-on experience with advanced, industry-leading tools and complex technical architectures while contributing directly to our mission of scaling AI across the organization.
Designed for ambitious graduates eager to solve real-world financial and risk challenges, the Data Scientist I Management Trainee role places you alongside senior leads in Credit & Pricing Strategy and Portfolio Analytics. In this position, your analytical rigor, SQL-based deep dives, and credit policy impact evaluations will directly inform key strategic decisions and drive our continuous growth.
You will:
- Perform SQL queries and complex data aggregations to support credit strategies and portfolio monitoring.
- Conduct deep-dive quantitative analyses to evaluate credit policy changes and lending performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Risk and Operations to present analytical findings.
Present analytical opportunities for business improvement , influence stakeholders with data backed strategies. - Work with data vendors in pushing data boundaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related Quantitative field (must be in top 10% of graduating class).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for complex data aggregation and analysis.
- Aptitude: High capacity for analytical reasoning and a solid quantitative background.
- Location: San Diego, CA (On-site / Hybrid collaboration near business headquarters).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Graduation in the top 10% of the graduating class
- Strong proficiency in SQL for complex data aggregation and analysis
- Strong proficiency in Python for complex data aggregation and analysis
- High capacity for analytical reasoning
- Solid quantitative background
- Ability to work on-site or in hybrid collaboration in San Diego, California
What We Do
Mulligan Funding exists to provide invaluable financial solutions to the small and medium-sized businesses that fuel our country. Through our unique ability to combine technology, a human touch, and unwavering integrity, we help those we serve bring their dreams to life. We believe trust is earned one client at a time. We look forward to earning yours. https://www.MulliganFunding.com
