What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist position at STEP?
Gen Z is the generation of the side hustle. They’re creators. They’re freelancers. They’re investors. And they’re not afraid to take on challenges, especially when it comes to their finances - and we’re here for it.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Step is a next-generation financial services company building a better banking experience to help teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age. We’re on a mission to improve the financial future of the next generation by empowering teens to start their financial journey today. Step is a well-funded Series C company that has raised more than $175M, focused on disrupting the banking industry through a differentiated mobile-first consumer experience.
People love our product . We eclipsed over 5.5M million customers, and if you’re looking to join a fast-growing company with a strong mission and vision that puts people first, we want to meet you!
The role
Step is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to build and deploy Machine Learning models for all things Risk and Fraud.
What you’ll do
- Build and Deploy ML Models : You’ll design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to enhance our Risk and Fraud detection systems. These models protect Step and our customers from fraud and financial loss.
- Lead Technical Efforts : You’ll take the lead in the Risk / Fraud area, providing technical direction and helping shape team’s strategy.
- Data Manipulation : You’ll use SQL to efficiently fetch, transform, and manipulate data, ensuring it’s ready for model development.
- Code Development : You’ll write production-grade code to deliver robust machine learning solutions.
- Design Experiments : You’ll apply statistics to guide experiments, determine appropriate sample sizes, and evaluate model performance.
- Cross-Function Partnership : Partner with Operations Team to quickly respond to rapidly evolving events.
What we’re looking for
Working at Step
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