Current · 23 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expCurrent is a leading U.S. fintech serving people who have been overlooked by traditional banks. As a Senior Data Scientist on the Data and Growth teams, you will focus on machine learning modeling to build predictive models that enhance user experience and drive member acquisition and retention.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy predictive classification and regression models, along with anomaly detection models and algorithms
Conduct extensive EDA, feature engineering, and data preprocessing to ensure high-quality input for ML models
Evaluate and optimize model performance using statistical and ML techniques
Design and execute A/B tests to measure and validate model impact
Perform customer segmentation using various clustering techniques
Develop and implement model monitoring dashboards and establish model governance techniques
Collaborate with Analytics, Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to seamlessly integrate predictive models into workflows
Work with the ML Engineering team to ensure efficient data pipelines and scalable model deployment
Analyze diverse datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns, identifying actionable opportunities for optimization and innovation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data science with a strong emphasis on machine learning modeling
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and ML, with experience using libraries such as Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Expertise in SQL and working with large, complex structured and semi-structured datasets
Strong understanding of core machine learning techniques, including logistic regression, gradient boosting, decision trees, and clustering methods
Experience in feature engineering, model selection, and performance optimization
Experienced in designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting on experiments
Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Master's or higher degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
Preferred
Experience working in fintech, e-commerce, or other data-rich consumer-facing industries
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, particularly Vertex AI and Dataflow, for scalable data processing and model training
Experience with dbt for data modeling
Familiarity with BigQuery or other MPP (Massively Parallel Processing) databases
Experience using the Scala programming language for developing scalable and efficient data pipelines
Benefits
Competitive salary
Stock options
401(k) savings plan
Discretionary performance bonus program
Biannual performance reviews
Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
Unlimited time off and paid holidays
Generous parental leave policy
Commuter benefits
Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit
Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
Healthcare advocacy program for all employees
Access to mental health apps
Team building activities
Our modern Chelsea-based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches
Company
Current
Current is a leading consumer fintech banking platform transforming financial access for everyday Americans.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$602.4MKey Investors
Cross River BankAndreessen HorowitzTiger Global Management
2024-12-13Series Unknown· $200M
2024-12-13Debt Financing
2021-04-27Series D· $220M
Leadership Team
Stuart Sopp
CEO
Trevor Marshall
CTO
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