Senior AML Data Scientist - ML Modeling & Compliance

SoFi; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi is seeking a Compliance Senior Data Scientist to advance our AML program through model development, validation, and governance. You will work across banking, brokerage, and lending lines to ensure sound risk coverage and regulatory alignment.

You will design advanced AML models using ML and statistics, validate data quality, and deliver dashboards for leadership and regulators while embedding AML requirements in design decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the finance industry focusing on BSA/AML, OFAC, or fraud modeling/analytics.
• Strong SQL and Python for data quality, predictive modeling and validation.
• Experience leading AML governance initiatives and regulatory inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate AML model development, validation, and monitoring across product lines.
• Lead governance and quality control across the full AML model lifecycle.
• Architect advanced AML models using machine learning and statistics.
• Document methodologies, data sources, and validation results.
• Develop real-time AML dashboards and support regulator inquiries.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Model development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics/CS/Math/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Tableau

DataDog

Snowflake

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

LexisNexis

Monte Carlo

Job description

SoFi is seeking a Compliance Senior Data Scientist to advance our AML program through model development, validation, and governance. You will work across banking, brokerage, and lending lines to ensure sound risk coverage and regulatory alignment.

You will design advanced AML models using ML and statistics, validate data quality, and deliver dashboards for leadership and regulators while embedding AML requirements in design decisions.