Senior Data Scientist, SoFi, Reston, VA


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Reston, VA, US
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Senior Data Scientist

Job description

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeWho we are:Shape a brighter financial future with us.Together with our members, we re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.We re 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 we re at the forefront. We re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people s 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 roleWe 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 you ll do:The Senior Data Scientist will help SoFi develop better data driven loss forecasting by:Developing quantitative/machine learning models to forecast product lossesAggregating and synthesizing datasets from multiple data environmentsAnalyzing complex datasets to understand the performance and drivers for losses across various productsInvestigating external credit data to identify trends in the market and industryConducting loss sensitivity analysisAutomating models and analytical dashboardsMonitoring the models performance and re-calibrating the models as neededWorking 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 appropriatelyWhat you ll need:5+ years of loss forecasting experience with a Master s or PhD degreeProficient in Python, SQL & TableauExperienced in model development and data analysisGood 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 skillsSomeone who is highly motivated and drives change, is eager to learn and able to work collaboratively in a complex and fluid environmentPrior experience in credit loss forecasting is a mustNice to have:Familiarity working with bureau sandbox data a plusExperience with generating credit reporting dashboard a plusExperience with developing and productionizing models in the AWS environment a plusCompensation 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 candidate s experience, skills, and location.

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Full-time 2024-07-24
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