Sr. Analyst, Merchant Risk Strategy & Analytics

Overview About GreenSky GreenSky, is one of the fastest growing financial technology companies in America. We make it easy for businesses of all sizes to offer credit to their customers with a fast and paperless solution. With billions of dollars in loans and hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers, we are quickly changing the consumer credit marketplace. We have developed a highly scalable loan origination and servicing platform and unique loan origination tools to deliver a differentiated level of service to our multiple stakeholders, including bank partners, merchant and retailer channel partners, consumers, and borrowers. Leveraging proprietary mobile technology, we are currently experiencing exceptional growth in both accounts and profitability. We have a great team, are growing quickly, and are backed by some of the leading investors in the world. Our corporate headquarters is in the expanding fintech hub of Atlanta. Duties & Responsibilities Identify credit risks as well as opportunities to create strategic or tactical solutions based on data-driven analytics Obtain analytical-oriented insights on credit risk and profitability issues Provide analytical support to asset performance management, risk exposure control, early warning sign detection, profitability enhancements, and business growth initiatives Develop, monitor, and manage KPIs and communicate with the management/leadership team on population/portfolio shifts/changes and necessary strategic adjustments Partner with internal affiliates to enhance business understanding and facilitate inter-departmental communications Required Skills/Qualifications 1-5 years of experience in conducting data analytics, preferably on credit risk policies/strategies in financial services industry. Experience with commercial credit is a plus Bachelor's degree with advanced degree preferrable in a quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science etc. Ability to handle / analyze large datasets using SQL, R, Python or another similar programming language. Knowledge with Tableau or similar BI/data visualization tools is a plus Strong problem solving, decision making, and analytical abilities Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Skilled communicator with ability to influence others Demonstrated ability to think creatively and critically Flexibility and ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science etc. Experience within the Credit function of a financial services organization Passionate about using data and analytics to solve problems and eager to learn about financial services, merchant management, and consumer lending GreenSky is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.