Remote Senior Risk Data Analyst

Description:

• Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers.
• The company was the fastest growing in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America for two consecutive years.
• Upgrade has delivered over $33 billion in affordable and responsible credit to 5.5 million customers.
• The company is backed by prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3 billion.
• Upgrade has built an energizing, collaborative, and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn, and innovate.
• The company has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” for three years in a row and has received awards for diversity, women, culture, and veterans.
• The Senior Risk Data Analyst will build dashboards and analyze comprehensive data sets using SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• The role involves communicating core technical data concepts to stakeholders and working closely with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in a quantitative/analysis/reporting role within the Financial Services industry.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL is required, with PostgreSQL and Redshift experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel is necessary.
• Knowledge of Python scripting or other programmatic scripting is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience using a major BI data or visualization solution, preferably Tableau, is required.
• Candidates should have knowledge of how to collect data from different information sources and the ability to simplify information systems for sound business recommendations.
• A team-player with superior interpersonal skills who can work closely with both technical development teams and end business users is essential.
• A sense of ownership and responsibility towards problems and solutions is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and stock option plan.
• There is 100% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO is provided.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development are available.
• Paid parental leave is included.
• Health and wellness initiatives are part of the benefits package.