Toast

Staff Data Scientist -Credit Risk/ Lending

Bengaluru, India
SQL Spark Git AWS Machine Learning Scala TensorFlow PyTorch Python
Description

Staff Data Scientist - Credit Risk/ Lending 

 

Now, more than ever, the Toast team is committed to our customers. We’re taking steps to help restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology, resources, and community. Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants, by restaurant people, restaurants can trust that we’ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future. 

 

Bready* to make a change?

 

Toast is looking to expand the Data Science team to deliver new Data Science models to meet Toast Capital/Lending increased demands. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will bring senior data science technical leadership with domain expertise in lending to the Capital Data Science team.  An ideal candidate has wealth of experience in banking lending technology or a leading fintech company with substantial depth of expertise and knowledge in lending underwriting, and risk management models.

About this Roll*:

  • Lead the development and implementation of advanced predictive models, to assess credit risk, optimize lending growth, and improve overall portfolio performance.
  • Will actively engage in code reviews and comprehensive data quality assessments, ensuring that all development data pipelines and code meet the highest standards of reliability, accuracy, and readiness for seamless production deployment.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Risk Management, Product, Engineering, and Business Strategy, to identify opportunities for leveraging data-driven insights to support growth and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Design, develop, and maintain innovative credit risk and lending growth strategies that align with the organization's objectives, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of existing models and strategies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven refinements as needed.
  • Present complex data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner, while fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.
  • Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting the growth and development of the data science team.
  • Stay current with the latest trends and developments in data science, fintech, and credit risk management, continually exploring new methods and technologies to enhance the organization's capabilities.

Do you have the right ingredients*?

  • Advanced degree in quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering or related discipline 
  • 8+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on credit risk modelling in retail lending space (consumer or small business) and lending growth strategies, preferably within the fintech lending space.
  • Proficiency in machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling techniques, with a strong track record of developing and deploying successful predictive models in a business setting.
  • Familiarity with the US model risk management policies such as SR 11-7 that govern the lending models is strongly preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL and experience with data science libraries and tools such as: Spark, Scala, scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, XGBoost etc.
  • Familiarity with standard software engineering practices and tools including object-oriented programming, test-driven development, CI/CD, git, task orchestration (Airflow) and AWS tooling 
  • Strong understanding of credit risk management, lending practices, and regulatory requirements within the financial industry.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and guiding junior data scientists

 

Bonus ingredients*:

  • Passion for research and curiosity that calls you to go beyond “good enough” to create something innovative and exciting
  • Self starter who loves to dig into different kinds of data to solve business problems and can communicate their findings to cross-functional stakeholders



 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.

Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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