SoFi

Senior Data Scientist, Borrow

SoFi$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or M.B.A. in a quantitative field such as Statistics or Engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience in Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering, ideally in Finance or Tech.
  • Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated influence on stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with a strong problem-solving acumen in dynamic environments.
  • Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience using dbt and Airflow on Snowflake.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau to create impactful dashboards.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive proactive insights by identifying and presenting trends that impact business growth.
  • Lead AI integration efforts to enhance data engineering and analysis workflows.
  • Translate complex analyses into simple narratives for informed decision-making.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize product decisions and metrics.
  • Design and maintain scalable reporting systems in Snowflake.
  • Establish frameworks ensuring consistency in KPIs across platforms.
  • Mentor peers and innovate data practices by adopting industry trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology to encourage innovation.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture promoting diversity.
Full Job Description
The Role

The Borrow Data Science team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist who will help drive growth in our Lending businesses by transforming raw data into a compelling narrative for success. This is an exciting role for a proactive data scientist who is naturally curious and possesses a deep-seated drive to uncover insights before they are even requested.

Success in this role hinges on your ability to act as a strategic partner; you are not just a technical executor but an analytical storyteller who can bridge the gap between complex data and business strategy. While you have the technical aptitude to leverage tools like SQL, Python, dbt, and Airflow to build robust pipelines in Snowflake, your true impact lies in your ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence the product roadmap through data-driven advocacy.
What You'll Do
  • Drive Proactive Insights: Use your curiosity to dig deep into data, identifying trends and opportunities that others might miss, and proactively presenting these findings to leadership.
  • Champion AI Productivity: Act as a pioneer for AI integration within the team. Identify and implement AI tools and workflows that streamline data engineering tasks, accelerate analysis, and drive outsized business impact.
  • Analytical Storytelling: Translate complex quantitative analyses into simple, persuasive narratives that enable business leaders to make informed, high-stakes decisions.
  • Strategic Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams to lead the optimization of core product decisions, including funnel conversion, experimentation, and unit economics.
  • Build Technical Foundations: Design and maintain scalable reporting pipelines in Snowflake using dbt and Airflow, ensuring business logic is efficiently encapsulated for company-wide use.
  • Champion KPI Consistency: Create frameworks that ensure a "single source of truth" for KPIs across various platforms and BI tools.
  • Mentor and Innovate: Stay ahead of industry trends and technical features to continuously improve our data stack, while mentoring peers on best practices in analytical rigor.
What You'll Need
  • Education: B.S., M.S., or M.B.A. in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Engineering, CS, Mathematics, etc.).
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in an Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering role, preferably within Finance or Tech.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of influencing stakeholders and leading projects from conception to completion.
  • Innate Curiosity: A self-starter mindset with a passion for problem-solving and an ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience using dbt and Airflow to build data pipelines in Snowflake.
  • Data Visualization: Experience building intuitive and impactful dashboards in tools like Tableau to support your storytelling.
  • Collaboration: Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work seamlessly across diverse, cross-functional teams


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 candidate's experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

Internal Employees

If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

About SoFi

SoFi is a financial services company that offers a range of products including student loan refinancing, personal loans, and mortgages. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. SoFi's mission is to help people achieve financial independence by providing access to affordable credit and financial education. The company has over 1,200 employees and has funded over $50 billion in loans to date. SoFi is a privately held company and has raised over $2 billion in funding from investors including SoftBank, Silver Lake, and Peter Thiel.
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