Senior AML Data Scientist: Risk & Modeling

SoFi; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi is seeking a Compliance Senior Data Scientist to advance its AML program, developing and validating models across banking, brokerage, and lending lines. The role emphasizes governance, risk assessments, and regulatory alignment while building scalable ML-driven solutions.

The position requires strong SQL/Python, data visualization, and ability to communicate with cross-functional teams, enabling robust AML controls and insightful management dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in finance with AML/Fraud modeling experience.
• Strong SQL and Python coding for data analysis.
• Experience with ML/statistical modeling for risk assessments.
• Knowledge of AML regulations and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to communicate across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize AML risk-based screening and monitoring models.
• Configure AML vendor solutions and ensure model performance.
• Compile large data sets to assess quality and suitability for modeling.
• Lead design of advanced AML models using ML and statistics.
• Maintain governance and QC across model lifecycle.
• Document methodologies, data sources, and validation results.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistics

Data quality validation

AML knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

DataDog

Monte Carlo

Snowflake

Verafin

LexisNexis

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

CAMS

Job description

SoFi is seeking a Compliance Senior Data Scientist to advance its AML program, developing and validating models across banking, brokerage, and lending lines. The role emphasizes governance, risk assessments, and regulatory alignment while building scalable ML-driven solutions.

The position requires strong SQL/Python, data visualization, and ability to communicate with cross-functional teams, enabling robust AML controls and insightful management dashboards.