Benjamin Reiniger
About Benjamin Reiniger
Benjamin Reiniger is a Lead Data Scientist at Enova International, where he focuses on fraud analytics and risk management. He has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and previous roles in academia and industry.
Work at Enova International
Benjamin Reiniger serves as the Lead Data Scientist at Enova International, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads initiatives in fraud analytics, specifically targeting small business brands. His work involves sourcing data and building models aimed at combating fraud. He also investigates novel analytics processes related to credit and fraud risk management. Reiniger develops and maintains tools that assist Fraud Operations in identifying and stopping malicious applications, contributing to the overall security and integrity of the company's operations.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Enova International, Benjamin Reiniger held several academic positions. He worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Ryerson University in Toronto for 11 months from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University for 9 months in 2008-2009. His academic background includes extensive research and teaching experience in mathematics.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Reiniger has a strong educational background in mathematics. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from Illinois State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts (A.A.) and an Associate of Science (A.S.) from Southwestern Illinois College, which he completed from 2004 to 2006.
Internship Experience
In 2008, Benjamin Reiniger gained practical experience as an Actuarial Intern at COUNTRY Financial®. This internship lasted for three months and provided him with insights into the actuarial field, complementing his academic studies in mathematics. This early experience contributed to his understanding of data analysis and risk management.
Contributions to Data Analytics
In his current role, Benjamin Reiniger supports data analysts across approximately 60 brands and applications. He focuses on researching and disseminating best practices in analytics and machine learning. Additionally, he disseminates research findings through package development, learning opportunities, and individual consultations, enhancing the overall analytical capabilities within the organization.