What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist, Finance position at Brex?
Why join us
Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.
Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.
Data at Brex
Our Scientists and Engineers work together to make data — and insights derived from data — a core asset across Brex. But it's more than just crunching numbers. The Data team at Brex develops infrastructure, statistical models, and products using data. Our work is ingrained in Brex's decision-making process, the efficiency of our operations, our risk management policies, and the unparalleled experience we provide our customers.
What You’ll Do
Working closely with Finance leadership, you’ll develop a financial forecasting system using advanced data science techniques. You’ll analyze key business drivers to inform strategic financial decisions and enhance forecast precision. The ideal candidate has expertise in predictive modeling, causal inference, and experience collaborating with Corporate and Strategic Finance teams, particularly in forecasting within a blended revenue model that includes both recurring and consumption-based components.
Where you’ll work
This role will be based in our New York office. You must be willing to work in office at least 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.
Responsibilities :
- Design and build a new top-line revenue and other financial forecasts using predictive modeling and other advanced data science techniques.
- Collaborate with Finance to integrate predictive insights into existing forecasting processes and refine key assumptions.
- Partner with Finance to analyze financial performance and uncover key drivers using causal inference, anomaly detection, and exploratory data analysis.
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines to support financial reporting and forecasting in collaboration with Data Engineering.
- Mentor junior data scientists and finance analysts to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements :
Bonus Points
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $192,000 - $240,000. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
Salary : $192,000 - $240,000
