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Lead Data ScientistFinalis • San Francisco, CA, United States
Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

Finalis • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Why does this role matter?

Finalis is a high-growth, VC-backed, fully remote startup using AI to build the future of private capital markets. We’re entering the next phase of our development as a company and looking to leverage our proprietary data to create data-informed products that add valuable insight for our customers.

As Lead Data Scientist, you will be the driving force to build a world-class ML and AI insights practice at Finalis. You will establish methodological rigor for analysis and predictive modeling. You will also mentor our data science team. Led by your efforts, the data team will deliver high-impact analytical solutions that drive value throughout the Finalis platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop models that drive value for users, based on a deep understanding of our customers, our business, and the data within the Finalis platform
  • Generate valuable insights that can be leveraged throughout our products
  • Ensure data consistency and accuracy across all platforms, helping promote data-driven decision-making throughout Finalis
  • Collaborate with product and engineering to establish our MLOps foundation
  • Take new models from ideation, to prototyping, to validation, to production
  • Inform the C-suite of key platform insights and ensure that we create a self-service data culture where data team members focus on high-value products and modeling
  • Mentor junior team members to help them develop and grow

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of professional Data Science and Machine Learning experience
  • At least 5 years of experience using Python for machine learning
  • Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university
  • A growth mindset
  • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with engineers, user researchers, and product teams
  • Experience developing / fine-tuning models via Sagemaker, Bedrock, and / or Vertex AI
  • Low ego, collaborative, and open-minded
  • Interest in financial products and AI-augmented user experiences
  • Experience with AI tools for prototyping / coding
  • Nice To Haves

  • Fintech and SaaS experience
  • Previous exposure to investment and capital markets
  • An advanced degree in Statistics or a similar field
  • 🌟

    What do we offer?

    High-ownership leadership role with meaningful influence across engineering and product.

    Remote-first flexibility with a collaborative team culture.

    Opportunity to scale with a mission-driven, AI-enabled platform serving real-world users.

    A team that values thoughtful strategy, clear execution, and technical excellence without ego

  • 100% Remote work (Work from wherever you want)
  • Potential for equity grant in Finalis
  • Generous Paid time-off (Vacation Time!)
  • Additional 17 Flex Days (to use in national holidays or personal matters)
  • People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path)
  • Buddy Program
  • Virtual After-Office Activities
  • Diverse Culture & Inclusive Environment
  • 🌈

    Why work with Finalis?

    We are a fast-paced startup which will enable you to develop skills quickly and work in an entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business. As we have Finalists from different countries and cultures, we encourage our team members to develop their soft skills, boosting their ability to adapt to different backgrounds.

    Finalis’ values :

  • Deliver with Integrity
  • Dream Boldly
  • Empower through Leadership
  • Value Learning
  • Finalis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

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