Essent Group

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Essent is seeking a talented Data Scientist/Sr. Data Scientist to assist Essent’s risk management department in the ongoing analysis of Essent’s overall portfolio performance leveraging advanced analytics and modeling techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
Research, analyze, and deploy models utilizing complex data and advanced methods to assess mortgage risk for use in data-driven decision making
Assist in development, testing, and implementation of predictive behavioral & financial models and analytical tools
Perform complex data research, identify patterns, and create informative presentations and impactful visualizations

Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred
Significant experience in a financial institution or academic setting evaluating complex data sets and consumer behavior
Knowledge of machine learning and other advanced analytics techniques using Python or similar technologies
Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SAS and query languages such as SQL
Strong communication and presentation skills
Mortgage/Credit card industry experience preferred

Essent Group (NYSE: ESNT) is a private mortgage insurer approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and licensed nationwide. We offer private mortgage insurance for single-family mortgages in the United States, providing capital to mitigate mortgage risk for lenders and investors.