Data Analyst

QC Holdings Inc./Lend Nation is hiring for a Data Analyst/Data Scientist to join our Marketing team.

This position will work remote reporting into our Corporate office located at 8208 Melrose Dr Lenexa, KS 66214.​

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

This is an
experienced Data Analyst / Data Scientist
who can independently drive high-impact analysis and shape strategic decisions. This role is not entry-level. The ideal candidate brings
proven experience
in online lending analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk performance management, preferably in subprime or alternative financial services.

This role owns analytic projects end-to-end: defining objectives, extracting and validating data, performing analysis, presenting findings, and ensuring recommendations are adopted. The individual will partner with underwriting, marketing, product, and external vendors to quantify risk, identify growth opportunities, and improve portfolio performance.

Success in this role means translating complex analysis into clear, persuasive recommendations that directly influence strategy, decisioning, and financial outcomes.

The right candidate will be:

• Experienced in
  credit and fraud analytics
  , not just reporting
• Able to challenge assumptions and propose analytical solutions
• Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable prioritizing multiple workstreams

REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years analytics experience
  in online lending, fintech, consumer credit, fraud, or related industry
• 5+ years hands-on experience using R or Python
  for data extraction, modeling, automation, and analysis
• Demonstrated expertise with:
• Credit risk analysis, segmentation, and underwriting decision support
• Fraud detection analytics (velocity checks, behavioral/identity risk indicators)
• Portfolio performance measurement and optimization
• Online marketing analytics and customer lifecycle performance
• Strong SQL skills, including SAS
• Ability to communicate insights visually and verbally to both technical and non-technical audiences (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Proven ability to drive outcomes and influence leadership through data-based recommendations

ABOUT THE COMPANY

QCHI
 - QC Holdings (
LendNation
) is a leading customer-focused provider of convenient financial solutions that meet the immediate needs of mainstream consumers. With more than 30-years of experience, QCHI has grown to become a trusted leader in the Alternative Financial Services marketplace, primarily providing credit options for consumers under-served by traditional banking institutions. Additionally, they have expanded services to include small businesses.

Operating in the specialty finance industry, QCHI provides services through a network of approximately 340 branches in the United States and online in the U.S. under the brands LendNation and Speedy Cash in Canada.

QCHI provides consumers easy and hassle-free access to a variety of short-term loans as well as additional services such as check cashing and bill pay. Knowing that today's customer seeks convenient options and speed, QCH's products and services are focused on providing the financial solutions customers need and appreciate.

The specialty finance consumer loan industry is rapidly evolving as customers search for greater convenience through online transaction capabilities and a broader spectrum of loan products. To meet these customer needs, improvements in technology, product/process development and innovation are critical to gaining market share and competitive scale.

Geographically, QCHI's headquarters is based in Lenexa, Kansas. QCHI has approximately 900 employees across the United States plus 100 in Canada. Learn more about QCHI (aka QC Holdings and LendNation) at our website

QCHI / LendNation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.