Mercury

Senior Data Scientist - Audit

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Data Scientist - Internal Audit

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: [Not Specified] Salary:

  • US employees (any location): $166,600 - $208,300
  • Canadian employees (any location): CAD $157,400 - $196,800

Position Overview

In 1999, NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter was lost due to a unit discrepancy between two software systems, resulting in a costly error. At Mercury, while our journey is more metaphorical, the potential cost of mistakes remains high. As we scale and pursue our ambitions, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance is paramount. To meet this need, we are hiring a Senior Data Scientist to partner directly with our Internal Audit team. Your work will focus on assessing Mercury’s internal controls and data systems, supporting the third line of defense. This role is crucial for instilling confidence in our stakeholders, including external regulators and internal leadership, regarding our management of financial, operational, and regulatory risks.

This is a significant opportunity to join Mercury during a pivotal growth phase. You will tackle critical challenges that underpin Mercury's ability to build trustworthy, scalable financial infrastructure.


Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with Audit and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate analytics that assess the effectiveness of controls.
  • Conduct rigorous data validation and QA processes to support internal audits, regulatory exams, and control testing.
  • Build reproducible testing frameworks and metrics dashboards that improve visibility and transparency for audit outcomes.
  • Deep dive into data lineage to trace and verify the flow of information from source to report.
  • Support audit planning and execution with exploratory data analysis, control sample design, and issue tracking.
  • Communicate findings with clarity and precision, producing deliverables that stand up to external scrutiny.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineers and Analysts to improve data infrastructure, pipelines, and observability for audit-relevant systems.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience working with and analyzing large datasets to solve problems and drive impact.
  • 1+ years of experience supporting audit, internal controls, or regulatory exam functions.
  • Fluency in SQL and experience using it to understand and manage imperfect data.
  • A deep understanding of data lineage and systems of record in complex environments.
  • Familiarity with audit methodology and regulatory frameworks.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a low tolerance for ambiguity in analytical work.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and prioritize competing priorities to maximize impact.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Fluency in Python
  • Experience building scalable data pipelines and ETL processes with DBT or similar tools.
  • Experience executing controls testing.

Company Information

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using reliable compensation survey data. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Skills

Data Analysis
Data Validation
QA
Testing Frameworks
Metrics Dashboards
Data Lineage
Exploratory Data Analysis
Control Design
Issue Tracking
Risk Management
Financial Services
Regulatory Compliance

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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