Lead Optimization Scientist at OptiFunder
St. Louis, MO · Full Time
OptiFunder is an innovative FinTech company and pioneer of the Warehouse Management Platform for residential mortgage originators. OptiFunder leverages Machine Learning and patented Optimization algorithms to automate and optimize the use of short-term funding facilities for independent (non-bank) mortgage companies. Independent mortgage companies originate over 60% of the more than $1.2 trillion of annual mortgages today. OptiFunder automates the selection of which funding facility is used to fund each loan based on predictive analytics and optimization algorithms to ensure EVERY loan is funded with the absolute lowest possible cost to the mortgage company.
Job Description
OptiFunder is looking for a Lead Optimization Scientist who has deep knowledge and experience in Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Optimization algorithms. We are a fast-growing tech company based in St. Louis. We work hard and have a lot of fun. It's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team surrounded by exceptional talent. The ability to prioritize and be absurdly organized are key to success in this role.
OptiFunder already has very strong customer traction and a working application that is ready to scale. The Lead Optimization Scientist would be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the existing machine learning and optimization models.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the head of all data science for the Company which include Machine Learning models and Optimization solvers
- Work closely with the Development team to integrate into the core application
- Work closely with the Professional Services team to develop and implement the core application for Customers
- Build and design scalable algorithms
- Approach challenges proactively
- Design and utilize third-party APIs to core systems and banking institutions
- Effectively communicate technical solutions and roadmap to leadership
- Ability to build and strengthen a team of data scientists (on shore and off shore)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Entrepreneurial mindset required
- Strong communication skills to work with Customers during and after implementation
- Deep experience with open source solvers and commercial solvers such as Gurobi and CPLEX
- Extensive R and Python/Django experience
- Extensive experience with Linear Programming
- Balanced ego- able to take ownership and action while collaborating and receiving direction
- Excellent creative problem solver- able to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
- Strong deductive reasoning- able to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Prior experience in FinTech or financial services is a plus
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO (On-Site)
CONTACT
careers@optifunder.com
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Durai Sundaramoorthi, PhD
Area Coordinator and Senior Lecturer of Data Analytics
Olin Business School
Washington University in St. Louis
Campus Box 1156
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Ph: 314-935-3317
Fax: 314-935-6393
e-mail:
sundaramoorthi@wustl.edu------------------------------