Chong Bian

Chong Bian is a seasoned professional in the field of credit risk and data science, currently serving as Credit Risk Senior Manager at Prosper Marketplace since June 2021. Prior to this role, Chong Bian held various positions at Discover Financial Services from October 2014 to June 2021, including Principal Data Scientist, Project Manager, Senior Associate, and Associate in Risk Management, where Chong Bian focused on first-party fraud measurement, machine learning strategies to prevent fraud, and payment strategy analysis. Chong Bian’s academic background includes a Master of Arts in Statistics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from Iowa State University. Research experience includes collaboration with Professor Ed Spitznagle on the application of factor analysis to cognitive assessments.