Senior Data Scientist

Major Purpose: A Senior Data Scientist for Market Regulation Technology will work to establish and institutionalize data science and machine learning best practices as FINRA moves to ML based pattern development. The development product for this move will be the creation of the Dynamic Surveillance Platform.

Essential Job Functions:

• Development of the ML Framework within the Dynamic Surveillance Platform
• Work closely with multiple FINRA businesses to build the ML Framework
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to specify Data Framework features
• Strong coding skills with a history of creating and supporting reusable packages
• Analyze experimental data with statistical rigor. Ensure accurate interpretation by combining business acumen with detailed data knowledge and statistical expertise
• Build machine learning based surveillance models to monitor markets and protect investors
• Clearly communicate analytic insights as concrete, actionable recommendations for new models
• Enable independent interpretation of results through education, improved tools, and data visualization
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Masters or PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Econometrics, or related field. 

• 1-4 years’ relevant experience with a track record of applying analytics to drive business impact

• Strong background in machine learning and knowledge of advanced statistical methods and predictive modeling

• Strong coding skills in Scala, R, or Python

• Solid statistical knowledge and intuition, ideally utilized in experimentation and modeling

• Strong algorithmic thinking and independent research ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong business acumen.

• Must be able to translate business objectives into actionable analyses, and analytic results into actionable business and product recommendations

• Impactful presentation skills, including the use of meaningful charts, graphs, or other data visualizations to convey information and results clearly and concisely

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. 

 

Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $120,186 Maximum Salary $180,280

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $125,367 Maximum Salary $188,051

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $97,700 Maximum Salary $176,100

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $107,500 Maximum Salary $194,100

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $112,300 Maximum Salary $202,500

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $112,300 Maximum Salary $211,400

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and el