Senior Data Scientist

1 week ago

West Valley City, United States SoFi Full time

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Together with our members, were changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.

Were a next-generation fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and were at the forefront. Were proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on peoples lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Loss Forecasting Team within Risk Analytics. This team member will work in the team that is responsible for forecasting losses across various SoFi products including but not limited to Personal Loans, Student Loans and Credit Cards. The Data Scientist will contribute to the performance analysis of SoFi products using empirical measurements, develop quantitative and machine learning models to forecast losses and provide insights on the drivers for losses. She/He will also collaborate with the Business Unit, Finance, Accounting, Credit & Fraud Risk groups. This position requires knowledge of data analytics and modeling using Python and machine learning/analytical packages as well as strong problem solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in analyzing large datasets and developing models using Python, SQL and other statistical analysis packages to get to the truth behind the data.

By joining SoFi, you'll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services for the better. We offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of an industry leading leadership team.

What youll do:

The Senior Data Scientist will help SoFi develop better data driven loss forecasting by:

  • Developing quantitative/machine learning models to forecast product losses
  • Aggregating and synthesizing datasets from multiple data environments
  • Analyzing complex datasets to understand the performance and drivers for losses across various products
  • Investigating external credit data to identify trends in the market and industry
  • Conducting loss sensitivity analysis
  • Automating models and analytical dashboards
  • Monitoring the models performance and re-calibrating the models as needed
  • Working with Business Units, Operations, Product, Capital Markets, Finance, Accounting and Risk partners to ensure correct loss expectations and trend of losses are communicated effectively and executed appropriately

What youll need:

  • 5+ years of loss forecasting experience with a Masters or PhD degree
  • Proficient in Python, SQL & Tableau
  • Experienced in model development and data analysis
  • Good understanding in basic Statistical / Machine learning models, e.g. linear regression, logistic regression, survival models, decision trees, random forests, clustering analysis etc.
  • Strong communications and presentation skills
  • Someone who is highly motivated and drives change, is eager to learn and able to work collaboratively in a complex and fluid environment
  • Prior experience in credit loss forecasting is a must

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity working with bureau sandbox data a plus
  • Experience with generating credit reporting dashboard a plus
  • Experience with developing and productionizing models in the AWS environment a plus
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page
SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.
The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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SoFi is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.
Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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