What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist position at SoFi?
The role
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Loss Forecasting Modeling Team within the Risk Data Science team. This team member’s responsibilities include model development and performance monitoring supporting data-driven decision-making within our first line of defense. The Senior Data Scientist will play a key role in developing loss forecasting and CECL models across various SoFi products including but not limited to Personal Loans, Student Loans and Credit Cards. The Senior 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 should have hands-on knowledge on common loss forecasting methodologies (e.g. econometrics modeling, survival modeling, state transition, Markov Chain etc.) and excellent knowledge of data science, statistical methodologies and machine learning models (e.g. linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, gradient boosting, random forests, neural network, clustering analysis etc.).
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 modeling solutions by :
- Developing quantitative / machine learning models to forecast product losses
- Aggregating and synthesizing datasets from multiple data environments
- Analyzing complex datasets to understand the performance and drivers for losses across various products
- Investigating external credit data to identify trends in the market and industry
- Conducting loss sensitivity analysis
- Automating models and analytical dashboards
- Monitoring the models’ performance and re-calibrating the models as needed
- Working 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 appropriately
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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!
Pay range : $128,000.00 - $240,000.00
Payment frequency : Annual
This role is also eligible for a bonus, long term incentives and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.
Salary : $128,000 - $240,000
