Senior Data Scientist - Audit

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 4 years of experience analyzing large datasets to solve problems and drive impact, with at least 1 year supporting audit, internal controls, or regulatory exam functions. Fluency in SQL is essential, along with a deep understanding of data lineage and systems of record in complex environments. Familiarity with audit methodology and regulatory frameworks is required, as is exceptional attention to detail and comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong organizational and communication skills are also necessary. Ideally, candidates will be fluent in Python and have experience with scalable data pipelines, ETL processes using DBT or similar, and executing controls testing.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will partner closely with Audit and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate analytics that assess the effectiveness of controls. They will conduct rigorous data validation and QA processes to support internal audits, regulatory exams, and control testing. Responsibilities include building reproducible testing frameworks and metrics dashboards, performing deep dives into data lineage, supporting audit planning and execution with exploratory data analysis, control sample design, and issue tracking. The role also involves communicating findings clearly and precisely, producing deliverables that withstand external scrutiny, and collaborating with Data Engineers and Analysts to improve data infrastructure, pipelines, and observability for audit-relevant systems.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Validation

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