About Pagaya Pagaya is a global technology company making life-changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI-driven approach, Pagaya provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate solutions for its partners, their customers, and investors. Its proprietary API and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the mainstream economy. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit pagaya.com. About the Role We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to lead strategic research initiatives. This individual will be at the forefront of Pagaya’s research, working hands-on to advance our models while also mentoring and collaborating with data scientists across the department. Responsibilities Spearhead strategic research of new cutting edge Machine Learning models Mentor and advise data scientists in the Auto loans research team as well as across the research department Design solutions for the company’s core mission using Data Science methodologies from various domains Work in a short life-cycle research and development environment Generate and test working hypotheses in unexplored territory Requirements 8+ years of experience in Machine Learning, working with tabular data on predictive modeling Track record of translating research into business impact MSc in a related field- Math/EE/CS/Physics/Stats Great interpersonal skills, and strong collaborator Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc. Proficient in Python and the Data Science Stack Independent and fast learner that can work alone and in teams Knowledge in some of the following can be an
