Perpay Philadelphia , PA 19107
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the Role:
As a Risk Analyst at Perpay you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing our credit risk strategies. With the launch of our credit card, Perpay is looking for curious learners with strong quantitative capabilities to support the healthy growth of our lending portfolios.
You will be instrumental in understanding and leveraging data to support our risk and strategic initiatives. This role provides a unique opportunity to build foundational skills in data analysis and credit risk management, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You will gain exposure to a wide variety of strategies used to optimize Perpay's lending portfolios while directly impacting our customers by enabling credit access and building responsible borrowing behaviors.
Our greatest strength is our people and we'd love for you to be one of them!
Why You'll Love It Here:
Learning: Gain hands-on experience and learn from experienced professionals in the field.
Variety: Work on a diverse set of projects that will expose you to different areas of data engineering and business functions.
Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development at a fast-growing startup.
Collaboration: Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Professional Opportunities: Present recommendations to executive audiences and champion product development.
Mentorship: A formal mentorship program to develop relationships across the company and foster collaboration and learning.
Responsibilities:
Provide analytics-backed insight into portfolio performance
Use SQL and other relevant tools to perform data analysis
Communicate information effectively using data visualization tools and reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract meaningful insights from large datasets, focusing on implementing data-driven strategies tailored to our multi-product environment
Ability to translate complex analytical projects into concrete business recommendations
Support various projects and initiatives aligned with the company's goals, emphasizing the integration of data analytics
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics)
2+ years of experience in relevant industry or data analytics coursework
Expertise in using SQL to acquire and transform data
Experience in Excel with financial analysis, CBA and ROI
Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python or R preferred)
Basic analytical skills with an eagerness to learn and apply insights
Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly around presenting clear and actionable recommendations with decision-makers
Bonus:
Hey, we know not everybody checks all the boxes, so if you're interested, please apply because you could be just what we're looking for!
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