Varo Bank · 1 month ago
Head of Data Science
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
8+ years expVaro Bank is an entirely new kind of bank, all digital and mission-driven. They are seeking a Head of Data Science to lead their team in leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive decision-making and growth across various business verticals.
Banking
Responsibilities
Define, own, and drive the comprehensive Data Science roadmap (including AI/ML and causal inference) that directly translates into commercial outcomes across Varo’s core business verticals
Lead the development, validation, and production deployment of custom machine learning and statistical models that are critical for decision-making
Serve as a strategic data consultant to executive leaders and business stakeholders, translating ambiguous commercial problems into rigorous analytical frameworks and actionable solutions
Work closely with Data Engineering and Product teams to ensure the quality, accessibility, and lineage of new data sources. Ensure all models and analyses adhere to Varo’s risk framework and regulatory requirements for fairness and transparency
Establish and own the ML Model Performance Monitoring processes, ensuring deployed models maintain accuracy and business impact over time and are governed appropriately
Attract, hire, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of Data Scientists, setting a high bar for technical rigor, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Data Science, Applied Science, or a related quantitative field
Deep Domain Expertise: Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact in the lending space
Technical Fluency: Expert-level proficiency in Python and its scientific computing stack (Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow). Proven ability to apply a wide range of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and causal inference techniques to large, real-world datasets
Data Ecosystem Experience: Hands-on experience working with distributed data and computing tools (e.g., Spark, Hive) and cloud web services (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, attract high-quality talent, and drive a data-informed culture
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits
Company
Varo Bank
Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Colin Walsh
Founder and CEO
Max Doerfler
Chief of Staff to CEO
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