Kick

Freelance Data Scientist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Science, AI/ML, Healthcare Analytics, Digital HealthIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics, physical sciences, or a related quantitative field, and a solid understanding of statistics and experimental design. Demonstrated experience in working with data, including an understanding of bias, error, confusion, power, and significance is required, along with familiarity with industry-standard languages and tools for data analysis, preferably the Python ecosystem (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn) and SQL. Working familiarity with git and the command line is also necessary, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to convert technical results into data stories, and the aptitude for continual learning and growth.

Responsibilities

The Freelance Data Scientist will find innovative ways of balancing business goals with statistical, technical, and data constraints, working effectively with other data scientists, strategists, and senior leaders on all phases of work, from pitching new business to delivering results. They will brainstorm new ideas, design experiments, collect and explore data, visualize and communicate findings, and translate technical results into business contexts, while also writing and documenting analysis scripts in Python and SQL, collaborating through git and GitHub. Furthermore, they will extract insights from data using methods such as natural language processing, segmentation and clustering, geospatial analysis, hierarchical Bayesian modeling, Markov chain Monte Carlo, decision trees, and deep neural networks, and guide the structure and objectives of data science projects, presenting results to the team, organization, and clients, and demonstrating comfort with and enthusiasm for integrating AI into their work.

Skills

Python
SQL
Natural Language Processing
Segmentation
Clustering
Geospatial Analysis
Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling
Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Decision Trees
Deep Neural Networks
Data Visualization
Git
GitHub

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$8.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.
Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.
Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.
The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.
Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.
Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.
Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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