Job Summary:
SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank that is transforming personal finance. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Data Science to lead a team of Data Scientists, improve data execution, and drive high-impact business opportunities for their Checking and Savings, Invest, Credit Card, Protect, and Lantern businesses.
Responsibilities:
โข Manage a team of Data Scientists supporting SoFiโs Checking and Savings, Invest, Credit Card, Protect, and Lantern businesses
โข Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize Data Science initiatives
โข Set high standards for quality and on-time delivery.
โข Recruit, grow, and retain top talent
โข Ensure that the team is operating in an agile and efficient manner
โข Stay up-to-date on the latest AI/ML technologies
โข Identify high impact business opportunities to help members achieve their financial goals
โข Mentor and guide data scientists in the team by promoting best practices, strong technical decisions, coding standards, and thorough documentation.
โข Build strong relationships with stakeholders and present insights on a regular cadence communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to understand needs and offer data-driven solutions
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs Degree in a technical field
โข 7+ years of Data Science or Software Engineering experience
โข 3+ years management experience
โข Experience leveraging data-driven analysis to influence key decisions, preferably in a Tech or Finance company
โข Experience with using Airflow and DBT to build Data Pipelines in Snowflake
โข Strong programming skills in SQL and Python
โข Experience with building data visualizations with Tableau, Looker or other BI tools
โข Knowledge of varied ML algorithms, applicability to different business problems, and experience in deploying ML models at scale in production with monitoring metrics.
โข Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, with a strong attention to detail;
โข Effective communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex analyses in simple terms to business leaders;
โข Strong relationship building and collaborative skills;
โข Exceptional problem-solving
Company:
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.