Quantitative Researcher

Plexus is partnering with an early-stage fintech start-up building a decentralized platform that delivers instant, undercollateralized credit to underserved users globally. The team is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to design, test, and scale credit and risk models that drive financial inclusion across emerging markets.

The Role

We’re seeking a Quantitative Researcher to help build the data and modeling foundations of our platform — powering products like our World MiniApp and credit.cash. You’ll work at the intersection of finance, data science, and engineering to develop models that assess creditworthiness, optimize risk, and enhance access to capital. You’ll collaborate closely with the founding team, deploy frequently, and see your work directly impact hundreds of thousands of users.

What You’ll Do

• Design and optimize credit and risk models
• Analyze loan performance data to refine model parameters
• Build tools and analytics to test and monitor risk and user behaviour
• Partner with engineering to deploy and maintain models in production
• Research and implement improvements based on emerging data trends

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in quantitative research, data science, or applied statistics
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Solid background in modeling
• Experience with financial data, credit modeling, or risk scoring
• Bonus: Experience with crypto, blockchain data, or DeFi analytics
• Passion for building accessible, data-driven financial products that make a global impact

Offer

• Compensation: Base + Equity • Location: Remote (Anywhere in the US) • Stage: Early (building from 0?1)

This is a remote-first role, open to candidates anywhere in the US. You’ll join a fast-moving, collaborative team tackling complex global financial challenges through data and technology. If you’re interested, please share your CV with Jayden.lazarus@plexusrs.com or reach out via TG: @JaydenLaz_12