Sr Analyst, Loan Growth and Strategy

Avant’s Loan Growth team is hiring an analytical, hands-on Sr. Analyst to own the strategy and ongoing development of our Model Building Environment (MBE) for the Credit Karma and Experian channels, as well as our Taktile decisioning platform. You’ll also support product initiatives across the Loan business. You’ll work closely with the Loan Growth team, Risk, Engineering, Legal and Compliance to turn data into strategy, ship changes, and measure the impact on growth and portfolio performance.

What you'll do at Avant:

• Own the build, management, and optimization of models and strategies in the Model Building Environment (MBE) for the Credit Karma and Experian channels
• Develop and maintain Taktile decisioning workflows, from requirements through testing and release
• Set the roadmap and priorities for MBE and Taktile, and how they evolve to support Loan growth
• Design, run, and monitor strategy and model changes (A/B and champion/challenger tests) and measure their impact on approvals, conversion, growth, and portfolio performance
• Partner with Risk and Engineering on requirements, QA, deployment, and release of changes
• Support and drive Loan product initiatives, including developing strategies and roadmaps
• Track performance and KPIs for MBE and Taktile-driven strategies, and build the measurement frameworks behind them
• Provide analytical support to the team on affiliate, partner, and conversion initiatives, in partnership with the managers who own those relationships
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product and strategy recommendations
• Turn analysis into clear, actionable insights and present recommendations to senior management
• Build and maintain dashboards, recurring reports, and ad hoc analyses in Looker
• Work independently on analytical projects involving large datasets, and improve existing analytical processes

Why you’re a fit at Avant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 2-4+ years of experience in business analytics, product strategy, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis for business audiences
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (or another programming language), and Excel
• Familiarity with databases, statistical modeling, experimentation, and machine learning
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker
• Advanced skills in Google Workspace and MS Office, especially Sheets/Excel and Slides/PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail; a self-starter who is results-driven
  

What Will Set You Apart:

• Hands-on experience building or deploying credit or risk models, or working with decisioning/rules-engine platforms (Taktile or similar)
• Experience with credit bureau data or prescreen/prequalification strategies
• Background in consumer lending, fintech, credit risk, or marketing analytics
• Experience running controlled tests and measuring strategy impact
• Familiarity with working alongside engineering teams on release processes and QA

This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.

Compensation Range:

The base salary range for this job is USD $75,000 - USD $95,000/ Year

Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities. 

[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]

This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.

Our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Time Off

• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)

• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program 

• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

• Summer Fridays 

• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.

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