Bright Money is hiring for a Data Analyst Intern

Position:

Bright Money is a consumer fintech company focused on helping Americans reduce debt using data science and machine learning.
Bright Money offers a mobile app that integrates various tools for managing and eliminating debt.
Tools available on Bright Money include:
- Credit score building
- Automated debt paydown plans
- Financial planning
- Budget planning tools
- Refinance loans
The app supports various types of loans including:
- Credit cards
- Student loans
- Car loans
The company has experienced significant growth:
- 6x growth in the last year
- 300,000 users
- Over 100,000 ratings and reviews
Bright Money is financially backed by major venture capital funds:
- Sequoia
- Falcon Edge
- Hummingbird
- Total funding raised to date exceeds $40 million
Recently raised an additional $50 million in debt funding from Encina Lender Finance.
Recognized as one of the top 8 US FinTech companies.
Aspires to become a top-100 US financial institution leveraging data science and predictive modelling.
Aims to be the first large-scale Consumer Tech company developed in India for global markets.
Founded in 2019 by a team with backgrounds in:
- McKinsey’s Banking Practice (Petko Plachkov and Avi Patchava)
- InMobi Data Scientist (Avi Patchava, Varun Modi, Avinash Ramakath, Jayashree Merwade)

Role involves hands-on projects in Python, SQL-driven analysis, and Excel Analytics.
Opportunities for mentorship from experienced data professionals.
Immersion in data-rich projects to unlock the potential of statistics in shaping insights.
Interaction with multiple teams within the organization to identify problems and opportunities in product and business.
Key technical skills preferred:
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis (Python preferred).
- Experience in data science, particularly model building and evaluation.
Academic qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Bright Money has grown rapidly in the past year, achieving 6x growth.
The app has amassed over 300,000 users and more than 100,000 ratings and reviews.
Backed by significant funding from venture capitalists and angel investors, totaling over $40 million.
Recently secured an additional $50 million in debt funding for credit business growth.
Aims to leverage data science and predictive modelling to enhance financial products and improve user outcomes.
Bright Money is on track to becoming a major player in the US financial sector, with ambitions to be a top-100 financial institution.
The company prides itself on being a pioneer in building a global consumer tech brand from India.