Senior Data Scientist - Flex Pay

2 нед. назад

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Senior Data Scientist role at focusing on predictive risk models and data-driven strategies in fintech's BNPL sector.

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Data Scientist to join our buy now pay later (BNPL) sector called Flex Pay. You will play a key role in building predictive risk models, optimizing offers and pricing, and extracting insights that drive product development, risk mitigation, and customer strategy. This role requires a strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and programming.
This position is based in our San Francisco office in a hybrid capacity, specifically on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Build and maintain credit and fraud policy simulators used to ensure properly functioning systems and identify risk decisioning enhancements.
Build and deploy statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems in areas like credit risk, fraud detection, pricing, customer segmentation, and marketing attribution.
Validate models to identify factors that may affect model performance.
Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets using SQL, Python or similar tools.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data science and fintech, actively research new tools and techniques available for model development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including risk, marketing, product, and engineering to define data-driven strategies.

Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
3-5+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or analytics role, preferably in financial services.
Experience and/or strong interest in machine learning techniques (Random Forest, Gradient Boosted Trees, etc.) strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn) and SQL.
Ability to write documentation and present analysis to people with different levels of expertise (e.g., technical staff, business leads, etc.).
Proactive, driven, and ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Experience with AI tools such as Claude
Experience with data technologies like PySpark.
Understanding of financial services concepts such as credit scoring, portfolio risk, or customer lifetime value.

Competitive salary and stock option plan
Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
Flexible PTO
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid parental leave
Health & wellness initiatives
The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $100,000-$150,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.