Data Scientist I

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

About the Role:

Develop and program methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze diverse data sets to generate insights and solutions for customer solutions and program enhancement. Identify and interpret insights from data sources and communicate findings to management.

What You Will Do:

• Gather, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to ensure its quality and usability for analysis.
• Analyze data using statistical methods and tools to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to forecast future outcomes and optimize business processes.
• Create reports and visualizations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and support decision-making.
• Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights that drive strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented models and strategies, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support various business needs and answer specific questions as they arise.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data analytics and continuously improve analytical methods and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Up to 2+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent
• Ability to handle large volume of data and derive actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with solid business acumen
• Strong written and communication skills with ability to explain complex insights to a range of audiences
• Experience in the consumer credit industry is a plus
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time

This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.