Your role in our mission
As the first peer to peer lending marketplace in the states, Prosper has a history of innovation. As a growth company that generates cash, Prosper also has a history of generating results. We are looking for team members that share our passion for applied analysis and who would be excited to be part of a mission-driven team.
The successful candidate will join Prosper’s Credit Risk team. The Credit Risk team uses analytics tools to develop strategies that govern automated decisions in Prosper’s online marketplace. A Senior Credit Risk Analyst at Prosper has the opportunity to utilize advanced analytical skills to develop verification and fraud strategies using models and data in order to manage credit decisions. An ideal candidate should have strong hands-on analytical skills and a passion for solving problems in innovative and effective ways. The faster and more agile risk strategies keep our marketplace competitive and ensure that we continue to deliver on our mission of advancing financial well-being.
How you’ll make an impact
- Develop credit and fraud strategies to improve the credit performance by using data, machine learning models and advanced analytics tools to optimize risk decisions
- Bring innovative/out of the box thinking to make recommendations and to approaching/solving problems
- Design A/B tests and understand the risk and customer experience trade-offs
- Continue to innovate by testing new data, analytics approaches and models
- Partner with Data Science, Product, Engineering and other partner teams to implement credit and fraud prevention strategies, test and validate pre and post performance
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to risk management, product, and operations
- Analyze portfolio performance at a granular segment level on an ongoing basis.
- Identify trends and conduct root-cause analysis to isolate key performance drivers.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to the Risk Management and broader Prosper community
Skills that will help you thrive
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Economics.
- 3+ years of experience with a Masters or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelors managing credit risk and/or fraud and/or data science in consumer lending industry, consumer personal loan / credit card experience is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must have strong proficiency in SQL and Python, Experience with DBT and Looker will be a plus.
- Strong communication skills – ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly to other team members and Senior Management team
- Knowledge and experience of segmentation, statistical procedures, and financial analytic tools are required
- Curious to ask questions, probe into reasons and challenge the status quo
- Strong ownership and motivation to drive business result
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- We will also consider candidates who don’t have financial services experience but have strong technology background and analytical skills
- Self-starter; comfort dealing with ambiguity
Resources to help you prosper
- A connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital-first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported.
- Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security.
- Holistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage.
- Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace.
Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative approach to personal finance as the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the country. Since 2005, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of digital personal finance products.
Prosper’s flagship personal loan* marketplace continues to offer unique value for both borrowers and investors, while the Prosper® Card¹ provides essential access to credit and flexibility for those managing their financial journey. Guided by its mission to advance financial well-being, Prosper is dedicated to helping people thrive by meeting people where they are with simple, trusted, and affordable financial solutions. Learn more at www.prosper.com.
- Diversity expands opportunities
- Collaboration creates better solutions
- Curiosity fuels our innovation
- Integrity defines all our relationships
- Excellence leads to longevity
- Simplicity guides our user experience
- Accountability at all levels drives results
*All personal loans are made by WebBank.
¹The Prosper® Card is an unsecured credit card issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard® International.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Economics.
- 3+ years (with Master's) or 5+ years (with Bachelor's) experience managing credit risk, fraud, or data science in consumer lending.
- Strong proficiency in SQL.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Knowledge and experience of segmentation, statistical procedures, and financial analytic tools.
- Ability to design and analyze A/B tests and evaluate risk vs. customer experience trade-offs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, able to convey technical subject matter to senior management.
- Experience with DBT.
- Experience with Looker.
- Self-starter; comfort dealing with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment.
What We Do
Prosper’s mission is to advance financial well-being. The company’s online lending platform connects people who want to borrow money with individuals and institutions that want to invest in consumer credit. Borrowers get access to affordable fixed-rate, fixed-term personal loans. Investors have the opportunity to earn solid returns via a data-driven underwriting model. To date, over $17 billion in personal loans have been originated through the Prosper platform for debt consolidation and large purchases such as home improvement projects, medical expenses and special occasions.
