What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Data Science position at Varo Bank?
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.
We are looking for an inspiring and technically deep Head of Data Science to lead our team in leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and causal inference to catalyze decision-making and propel Varo's growth. You will lead the Data Science function within Varo’s comprehensive Data organization (which includes Data Analytics, Data Product Management, Data Engineering, and ML Engineering). Your team will be the strategic partner and technical engine for solving our most complex business challenges across key verticals like customer acquisition, engagement, fraud prevention, and responsible lending.
We recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d 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. We’re 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. Learn more about Varo by following us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/varomoney Instagram - www.instagram.com/varobank LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/varobank Varo is an equal opportunity employer. Varo embraces diversity and we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Beware of fraudulent job postings! Varo will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide work with Varo. If you suspect you have received a phony offer, please e-mail careers@varomoney.com with the pertinent information and contact information. CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants: https://www.varomoney.com/privacy-legal/ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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 $250,000 - $300,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors as well as candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the identified range.
This role is also eligible for a bonus, equity, and competitive benefits.
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000