Data Science Intern
NinjaHoldings · Chicago, IL
About this role
## Data Science Intern **Company:** NinjaHoldings (CreditNinja, NinjaCard, and Edge) ### Internship Summary NinjaHoldings is seeking a self-motivated, intellectually curious **Data Science Intern** to work on real projects that move the business forward, with hands-on professional development. ### When / Where / Schedule - **When:** May–August 2027 - **Location:** Hybrid — downtown Chicago HQ (in-office **2x/week**) - **Schedule:** **40 hours/week** - **Note:** Candidates must be local or able to relocate independently (no relocation assistance provided). ### Key Responsibilities - Build **predictive models** to optimize lending decisions using advanced statistical modeling and simulation techniques - Use **data analytics** to understand consumer risk behavior trends, their impact on the portfolio, and business opportunities - Establish **key performance metrics** and develop automated reporting dashboards using **SQL** and **Python** - Design and evaluate **A/B tests** for models and underwriting strategies; provide recommendations ### Ideal Candidate Will Have - Currently pursuing a **Bachelor’s degree** in math, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field - Experience with **data analytics** and **statistical modeling** - Experience with **relational databases** and **SQL** - **Python** programming experience - Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with attention to detail ### Additional Pluses - Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, engineering, or similar) ### Benefits & Perks - Potential path to **full-time employment** for high-performing interns - Fast-paced, high-energy work environment - Real opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growth-stage company - Build relationships with full-time employees from day one - Convenient downtown Chicago office ### Work Authorization Applicants must be **legally authorized to work in the U.S.** without current or future visa sponsorship. ### Important Notice (Email Safety) Please ensure communications come from the official Breezy applicant tracking platform (**@breezy-mail.com**) or an official NinjaHoldings brand email (**@ninjaholdings.com**, **@creditninja.com**, **@ninjacard.com**, **@edgescore.com**). If contacted from any other email address, do not treat it as trusted—consider reporting suspicious emails to the FBI’s IC3: https://www.ic3.gov. For questions, email **hr@ninjaholdings.com**.
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