Staff Data Scientist, Finance Analytics

Were looking for a Staff Data Analyst to become Chimes dedicated analytics partner to Strategic Finance on the Spending portfolio debit Credit Builder Chime Card and Single Balance Chime Deals Spending Insights and Checkbooks. Finances demand for spending data has outgrown an ad hoc request-by-request model and this role exists to fix that: building the roadmap tooling and semantic layer that let Finance answer its own questions and designing the AI-assisted workflows that make that data usable at scale. Youll retain fluency in Spendings products and experimentation but Strategic Finance not Product is the primary partner.

This is a strategic area-level role. Youll work on ambiguous problems deciding what Finance actually needs building durable infrastructure instead of one-off pulls and reframing requests when the initial ask isnt the real question while mentoring other analysts along the way.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $152000.00 and up to $210000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus competitive equity package and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher depending on your location skills qualifications and experience.

• 8 years in analytics roles spanning both finance and product analytics with a track record of building infrastructure that scales an analytics function beyond one-off requests (FinTech payments or card a plus).
• Direct experience partnering with a Finance or Strategic Finance organization fluent in unit economics contribution margin and forecasting not just product metrics.
• Expert-level SQL and strong proficiency in Python.
• Deep expertise in experimental design A/B testing and causal inference plus experience applying ML techniques to business problems.
• Track record as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders (Directors/VPs) influencing roadmaps through both data and judgment with a strong bias toward proactive problem discovery.
• Exceptional data storytelling at executive altitude with experience using Hex and Looker.
• Experience building dbt/Airflow pipelines and fluency with AI coding/analytics tools (e.g. Claude Code Cursor) used to build self-serve workflows for non-technical stakeholders like Finance.

• 8 years of relevant hands-on experience in product or business analytics roles with a track record of shaping strategy at the area or business-line level (FinTech payments or card a plus).
• Expert-level SQL ability and strong proficiency in Python.
• Deep expertise in applied statistics experimental design and analysis of A/B tests including causal inference and demonstrated experience applying ML techniques to business use cases.
• Demonstrated experience as a trusted strategic partner to senior cross-functional leaders (Directors/VPs) carrying weight in contested decisions and influencing roadmaps through both data and judgment.
• A strong bias toward proactive problem discovery on ambiguous problems
• Strong business intuition and judgment and experience applying prioritization frameworks to your work (e.g. RICE Eisenhower matrix).
• Exceptional data storytelling and data visualization ability with experience communicating at executive altitude. Experience with Hex and Looker.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines with dbt or Airflow and contributing to shared analytical infrastructure and standards.
• Fluency with AI coding/analytics tools (such as Claude Code and Cursor) and a track record of driving their adoption.

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At Chime we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chimea financial technology company not a bank*on the premise that core banking services should be helpful easy and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether its starting a savings account purchasing a first car or home launching a business or pursuing higher education were proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

Were a team of problem solvers dreamers and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owners mindset to our work refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams our company and our members.

We believe in being bold dreaming big and taking risks while also working together embracing our diverse perspectives and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission we must earn and keep peoples trustso we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These arent just words on a wallour values are embedded in every aspect of our business serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we dontwho will

*Chime is a financial technology company not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A. or Stride Bank N.A. Members FDIC.

• Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether youre coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program youll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
• In-office perks including backup child elder and/or pet care plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401k match plus great medical dental vision life and disability benefits
• Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days bonus company-wide paid days off
• 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
• Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• Access to Maven a family planning tool with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing fertility treatments adoption and more.
• In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimersthink cooking classes guided meditations music festivals mixology classes paint nights etc. and delicious snack boxes too!
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work cant be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. Thats why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths skills backgrounds and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

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