[Remote] Senior Data Scientist - Compliance at Mercury

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 4 years of experience analyzing large datasets to solve problems and drive impact, with at least 1 year supporting Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, or Financial Crimes teams. Fluency in SQL and experience with data lineage in complex environments is required. Prior experience in compliance areas such as consumer compliance, BSA/AML, KYC, sanctions screening, or suspicious activity monitoring is necessary. Exceptional attention to detail and comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds are essential. Fluency in Python and experience with DBT or similar for building scalable data pipelines and ETL processes are ideal.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will serve as the key data scientist for the Compliance team, advising on technical solutions for internal, regulatory, and banking partner requirements. They will analyze transaction, customer, and operational data to identify trends, surface anomalies, and support risk assessments. Responsibilities include generating reports and dashboards to monitor compliance, building pipelines and workflows for repeatable reporting, and validating data accuracy for regulatory submissions. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams like Risk, Engineering, Product, and Legal to understand requirements and data generation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Transaction Analysis

Customer Data Analysis

Operational Data Analysis

Reporting

Data Pipelines

Dashboards

Risk Assessment

Data Validation

Data Quality Assurance

Compliance

Regulatory Reporting

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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