Data Scientist

Description


Position at American First Finance


Data Scientist
American First Finance is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions. In this role, you'll leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and visualization tools to support key functions across credit, fraud, and marketing.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends and support strategic decision-making
• Develop and maintain machine learning models for credit risk, fraud detection, and marketing performance
• Create and deliver clear reports and presentations to business stakeholders
• Automate reporting processes and build dashboards using Tableau or Power BI
• Maintain and enhance existing code in R and SQL, including database management tasks
• Develop reproducible reports using Markdown

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience, preferably within financial services
• Strong experience with data analysis, modeling, and visualization tools
• Proficiency in R, SQL, and data reporting tools

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with large-scale data and impactful business initiatives
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

About Us


American First Finance is a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstCash, a publicly traded company supporting more than 13,000 merchant partners across the United States and Latin America.


Equal Opportunity Employer


FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.