Principal Data Scientist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Data Scientist (Fintech): Driving data-backed strategic initiatives across the hirify.global portfolio, primarily focused on opportunities within the Consumer Group with an accent on unit economics, market dynamics, and product growth levers. Focus on predictive modeling, advanced analytics, and causal inference methods to identify new opportunities to grow the business.

Location: Mountain View, California

Salary: $247,500 - $335,000

Company

hirify.global is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve.

What you will do

• Leverage predictive modeling, advanced analytics, and causal inference methods to identify new business growth opportunities.
• Perform end-to-end analytics using advanced SQL, ML and AI to extract business insights.
• Use data visualization and dashboarding tools like Tableau to uncover key business insights and improve team automation.
• Disseminate business insights to cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Keep up with evolving trends and advancements in data analytics to drive innovation and continuously improve business processes.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience leveraging analytics to drive significant business impact.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, “big data” technologies, and BI tools.
• High-level understanding of advanced statistical modeling and ML methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R; experience building ML and GenAI models.
• Strong data storytelling skills, with a proven ability to rapidly construct impactful visualizations and communicate insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Consumer Finance platforms’ data and business model.
• Understanding of forecasting processes, financial reporting, and other financial concepts.
• Understanding of AI-native architectures and GenAI platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach.
• Eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits.
• Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
• hirify.global conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender to drive ongoing fair pay for employees.