Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital mission-driven FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us.
About The Role
Varo represents a new generation of fintech built on technology and innovation to empower consumers. We serve millions of Americans with our mobile app to make digital banking easy convenient and a Senior Data Scientist (Machine Learning) youll get the chance to develop innovative models that affect millions of users in the fintech space. Youll work with experienced Machine Learning Scientists as well as collaborate with your peers on exciting science problems in the fraud detection risk modeling personalization operations and causal inference spaces.
About the Data Science Team
Varos Data Science Team develops Machine Learning models that make it easier for the right people to get access to funds help protect customers from fraudsters and transform the in-app experience with real-time recommendations. Unlike some organizations where data takes a support role here at Varo data science is front and center. Since we are in hyper-growth mode you will get to work on the most impactful data science problems from day one. We rely on advanced techniques in machine learning cloud platforms and data technology. Were a team of PhDs and ex-academics with a collegial work atmosphere. If you are interested in working with an impressive team of Data pros who collaborate and challenge each other and want to solve interesting problems to propel the companys growth apply now!
What youll be doing
Develop production-grade ML algorithms such as fraud detection algorithms recommender systems dynamic credit risk models and large-scale causal inference models as well as processes for monitoring and analyzing their performance
Leverage large data sets from different sources and use modern modeling techniques such as tree-based methods neural networks and reinforcement learning to increase and optimize customer experiences customer acquisition underwriting and other business outcomes
Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for driving business decisions or improving our product suite with ML
Collaborate cross-functionally with the engineering team to deploy models and monitor outcomes
Youll bring the following required skills and experiences
An advanced degree in a quantitative field - computer science engineering statistics operations research economics etc.
4 years of experience as a Data Scientist Machine Learning Scientist or Research Scientist as an individual contributor including but not limited to relevant experience from your PhD research
Experience applying a wide range of statistical techniques to large data sets and understanding their real-world advantages/drawbacks
Experienced in using Python for analysis modeling and visualization (numpy pandas scikit nltk matplotlib etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong bias for action and team player
Preferred: Familiarity with Sagemaker Spark TensorFlow Keras and PyTorch
$130000 - $180000 a year
For cash compensation we set standard ranges for all US-based roles based on function level and geographic location benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Per applicable law the salary range for this role is $130000 - $180000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors as well as candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the identified range.
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We recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and youre excited about the opportunity and willing to learn wed love to hear from you!
About Varo
Varo launched in 2017 with the vision to bring the best of fintech into the regulated banking system. Were a new kind of bank all-digital mission-driven FDIC-insured and designed around the modern American consumer.
As the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in 2020 we make financial inclusion and opportunity for all a reality by empowering everyone with the products insights and support they need to get ahead. Through our core product offerings and suite of customer-first features we aim to address a broad range of consumer needs while profitably serving underserved communities that have been historically excluded from the traditional financial system.
We are growing quickly in our hub locations of San Francisco Salt Lake City and Charlotte along with colleagues located across the country. We have been recognized among Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies Forbes Fintech 50 and earned the No. 7 spot on Inc. 5000s list of fastest-growing companies across the country.
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