Extend
Senior Data Scientist
Job Summary
This role involves owning and developing financial models and forecasts to support strategic decisions within Extend’s Finance Analytics team. You will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance financial planning and monitor key financial components. The position requires expertise in SQL, Python, and forecasting techniques like ARIMA, along with experience in financial modeling. The company offers comprehensive benefits, stock options, and a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth.
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About Extend:
Today, Extend works with more than 1,000 leading merchant partners across industries, including fashion/apparel, cosmetics, furniture, jewelry, consumer electronics, auto parts, sports and fitness, and much more. Extend is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors in the industry, and our headquarters is in downtown San Francisco.
About the Role:
You will be part of Extend's Finance Analytics team, bringing automation and sophistication to the Company's overall Financial Forecasting and Planning process through advanced analytics and modeling.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take ownership of modeling and forecasting key components of Extend’s financials (such as Claims Expenses, Servicing Costs, etc.) to help financial planning and driving strategic changes.
- Work closely with CFO and other company leaders, cross-functional teams to understand different areas that impact revenue / financials of the organization and help with better forecasting / monitoring
- Build and maintain data architecture for financial and accounting input. Work closely with Data Engineering to make optimal use of available tools (DBT, Snowflake, JIRA, Github, etc).
- Lead efforts around financial data integrity through appropriate tools and governance.
What We’re Looking For:
- A curious, entrepreneurial data scientist with plenty of grit, analytical prowess, creative thinking, and initiative
- Hands-on experience with forecasting models (time series models such as ARIMA) is a must
- Bachelor's degree from a relevant major, Master’s degree is a plus
- 3+ years of work experience as a data scientist, 2+ years of experience with financial modeling. Tech/Fintech experience is a plus
- Ability to communicate/present across the organization, especially to teams with less data & analytics experience
- Expertise with SQL and Python
- Empathy and humility
Expected Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year salaried*
* The target base salary range for this position is listed above. Individual salaries are determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Life at Extend:
- Working with a great team from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental & vision benefits.
- Stock in an early-stage startup growing quickly.
- Generous, flexible paid time off policy.
- 401(k) with Financial Guidance from Morgan Stanley.
Extend
Extend helps merchants generate revenue and mitigate fraud through modern post-purchase solutions like product and shipping protection. Lower risk. Greater reward.
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