SoFi

Senior Manager, Data Science

SoFi$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
  • 7+ years in Data Science or Software Engineering
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Experience with data-driven analysis in Tech or Finance
  • Proficiency with Airflow, DBT, and Snowflake
  • Strong programming skills in SQL and Python
  • Experience in building data visualizations with BI tools like Tableau or Looker

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Data Scientists for multiple business sectors
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to prioritize Data Science initiatives
  • Set high standards for project quality and delivery
  • Recruit, develop, and retain data science talent
  • Ensure agile and efficient team operations
  • Stay informed on AI/ML technology trends
  • Identify business opportunities to enhance customer financial goals
  • Mentor data scientists on best practices and documentation
  • Build relationships with stakeholders and present insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data-driven solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Access to the latest AI/ML technologies
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
The role

The Data Science team is seeking a Senior Manager who will help support growth in our SIPS businesses by improving SoFi's ability to execute with data. This is an exciting role for someone to leverage their Analytical, Engineering, and Management skills to lead a team of Data Scientists with high visibility and impact.

You will serve as a data leader, balancing urgent requests and delivering high quality projects to key stakeholders, through a clear and repeatable data informed approach. You will create a culture of strong technical ownership, deliver impact with prioritization, support the growth of individual contributors, and hold the team accountable with high standards.

You are expected to work cross-functionally, including: engineering, product managers, lifecycle marketing, data science, design, operations, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and executive teams to set business objectives, define product strategy, prioritize features, and execute on them.

What you'll do:
  • Manage a team of Data Scientists supporting SoFi's Checking and Savings, Invest, Credit Card, Protect, and Lantern businesses
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize Data Science initiatives
  • Set high standards for quality and on-time delivery.
  • Recruit, grow, and retain top talent
  • Ensure that the team is operating in an agile and efficient manner
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest AI/ML technologies
  • Identify high impact business opportunities to help members achieve their financial goals
  • Mentor and guide data scientists in the team by promoting best practices, strong technical decisions, coding standards, and thorough documentation.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and present insights on a regular cadence communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to understand needs and offer data-driven solutions


What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
  • 7+ years of Data Science or Software Engineering experience
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Experience leveraging data-driven analysis to influence key decisions, preferably in a Tech or Finance company
  • Experience with using Airflow and DBT to build Data Pipelines in Snowflake
  • Strong programming skills in SQL and Python
  • Experience with building data visualizations with Tableau, Looker or other BI tools
  • Knowledge of varied ML algorithms, applicability to different business problems, and experience in deploying ML models at scale in production with monitoring metrics.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, with a strong attention to detail;
  • Effective communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex analyses in simple terms to business leaders;
  • Strong relationship building and collaborative skills;
  • Exceptional problem-solving


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!

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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1,200 employees
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Founded
2011

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