Staff Data Scientist, Finance Analytics

About the role We’re looking for a Staff Data Analyst to become Chime’s dedicated analytics partner to Strategic Finance on the Spending portfolio — debit, Credit Builder, Chime Card and Single Balance, Chime Deals, Spending Insights, and Checkbooks. Finance’s demand for spending data has outgrown an ad hoc, request-by-request model, and this role exists to fix that: building the roadmap, tooling, and semantic layer that let Finance answer its own questions, and designing the AI-assisted workflows that make that data usable at scale. You’ll retain fluency in Spending’s products and experimentation, but Strategic Finance — not Product — is the primary partner. This is a strategic, area-level role. You’ll work on ambiguous problems — deciding what Finance actually needs, building durable infrastructure instead of one-off pulls, and reframing requests when the initial ask isn’t the real question — while mentoring other analysts along the way. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $152,000.00 and up to $210,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. In this role, you can expect to 8+ years in analytics roles spanning both finance and product analytics, with a track record of building infrastructure that scales an analytics function beyond one-off requests (FinTech, payments, or card a plus). Direct experience partnering with a Finance or Strategic Finance organization — fluent in unit economics, contribution margin, and forecasting, not just product metrics. Expert-level SQL and strong proficiency in Python. Deep expertise in experimental design, A/B testing, and causal inference, plus experience applying ML techniques to business problems. Track record as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders (Directors/VPs), influencing roadmaps through both data and judgment, with a strong bias toward proactive problem discovery. Exceptional data storytelling at executive altitude, with experience using Hex and Looker. Experience building dbt/Airflow pipelines, and fluency with AI coding/analytics tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) used to build self-serve workflows for non-technical stakeholders like Finance. To thrive in this role, you have 8+ years of relevant hands-on experience in product or business analytics roles, with a track record of shaping strategy at the area or business-line level (FinTech, payments, or card a plus). Expert-level SQL ability and strong proficiency in Python. Deep expertise in applied statistics, experimental design, and analysis of A/B tests, including causal inference, and demonstrated experience applying ML techniques to business use cases. Demonstrated experience as a trusted strategic partner to senior cross-functional leaders (Directors/VPs) — carrying weight in contested decisions and influencing roadmaps through both data and judgment. A strong bias toward proactive problem discovery on ambiguous problems  Strong business intuition and judgment, and experience applying prioritization frameworks to your work (e.g., RICE, Eisenhower matrix). Exceptional data storytelling and data visualization ability, with experience communicating at executive altitude. Experience with Hex and Looker. Experience building and maintaining data pipelines with dbt or Airflow, and contributing to shared analytical infrastructure and standards. Fluency with AI coding/analytics tools (such as Claude Code and Cursor) and a track record of driving their adoption. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid A little about us At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential. We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members. We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneuria