Zest AI

Internal Referrals at Zest AI (Remote)

Zest AI·

Role details

Work type
Remote

Job description

About Zest AI:

Zest AI has been perfecting AI for consumer lending decisions since 2009. Our Model Management System helps lenders make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Our mission is to make fair and transparent credit available to everyone and our software creates some of the most inclusive risk models in the industry. Using Zest-built machine learning software, financial institutions can dramatically expand credit access to deserving people with no added risk. Learn more at Zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter @Zest_AI or our Insights blog.

Zest is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages professionals from underrepresented groups in technology and financial services to apply.

We’ve created a “General Interest” job posting for employee referrals. Please use this posting when submitting referrals going forward.

How to submit a referral:

- Submit your referral through the General Interest job post.

- In the application or notes section, clearly list:

- The specific role(s) you are referring them for

- Any relevant team or function (if applicable)

- Include a short summary of why you believe they’re a strong fit.

To receive referral credit (required step): After you submit the referral, please create a Slack group chat with David and Chris and send:

- The candidate’s name

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The role(s) you tagged them for

- Your relationship to the candidate (ex: former coworker, manager, classmate, etc.)

- Any quick context that would help with prioritization

Referrals will only be credited if both the submission and Slack notification are completed.

Thanks for helping us grow the team with great talent 🚀 By submitting this application, I acknowledge and confirm that I have reviewed the Employment Privacy Policy and agree to the use of my information as set forth in the Policy.

Why work at Zest AI

  • Culture & values: Emphasizes “Heart,” “Bias for Action,” “Customer-centric,” “Communication,” and “Collaboration.” Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster belonging.
  • Work model: Hybrid workforce, remote-friendly with home office stipends. Many roles are fully remote.
  • Benefits: Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave; premium medical, dental, vision; wellness stipend; 401(k) with match; competitive salary and rewards.
  • Engineering & impact: Opportunity to work on mission-driven AI that directly expands credit access for underserved communities. Small company making a big impact.
  • Recognition: Recognized for culture and impact (awards not specified in sources).

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