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Varo Bank · 3 months ago

Sr. Staff Data Scientist, Machine Learning

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$210K/yr - $280K/yr

7+ years exp

Varo Bank is an entirely new kind of bank, all digital and mission-driven. The Sr. Staff Data Scientist will develop custom models and algorithms, mine and analyze data, and collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data for business decisions.

Banking

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop custom models and algorithms to apply to large datasets, as well as, processes for monitoring and analyzing their performance

Mine and analyze data from different resources, and use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, customer acquisition, underwriting and other business outcomes

Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques

Understand and apply proper risk framework to your analysis and modeling

Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business decisions

Collaborate cross functionally to implement models and monitor outcomes

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonStatistical TechniquesCloud PlatformsData ScienceData EngineeringRisk ModelingCross-Functional CommunicationProblem SolvingFast-Paced Environment

Required

7+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science or Data Engineering as an individual contributor

An advanced degree in a quantitative field - computer science, engineering, statistics, operations research, economics, etc

Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on translating real-life problems into a concrete model development strategy. Blend academic rigor with a sense of pragmatism for rapidly prototyping and delivering solutions

Experienced in using Python for analysis and modeling

Experience applying a wide range of statistical techniques to large data sets, and understanding their real-world advantages/drawbacks

Experience using web services (AWS, GCP), and distributed data/computing tools (Spark, Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, etc.)

Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Credit and / or Fraud Risk modeling experience in consumer finance is nice to have

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Competitive benefits

Company

Varo Bank

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Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives.

Founded in 2015

San Francisco, California, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.varomoney.com

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