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Varo is looking for a Head of Data Science to lead their team in leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and causal inference to drive decision-making and growth, solving complex business challenges in customer acquisition, engagement, fraud prevention, and responsible lending.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and its scientific computing stack (Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow).
• Proven ability to apply a wide range of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and causal inference techniques to large, real-world datasets.
• Hands-on experience working with distributed data and computing tools (e.g., Spark, Hive).
• Hands-on experience working with cloud web services (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Applied Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact in at least one key financial services domain (e.g., credit/lending, fraud/risk modeling, or customer growth/engagement).

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and drive the comprehensive Data Science roadmap (including AI/ML and causal inference) that directly translates into commercial outcomes across Varo’s core business verticals.
• Lead the development, validation, and production deployment of custom machine learning and statistical models that are critical for decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic data consultant to executive leaders and business stakeholders, translating ambiguous commercial problems into rigorous analytical frameworks and actionable solutions.
• Work closely with Data Engineering and Product teams to ensure the quality, accessibility, and lineage of new data sources.
• Ensure all models and analyses adhere to Varo’s risk framework and regulatory requirements for fairness and transparency.
• Establish and own the ML Model Performance Monitoring processes, ensuring deployed models maintain accuracy and business impact over time and are governed appropriately.
• Attract, hire, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of Data Scientists, setting a high bar for technical rigor, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration.

Other

• Lead the Data Science function within Varo’s comprehensive Data organization (which includes Data Analytics, Data Product Management, Data Engineering, and ML Engineering).
• Serve as a strategic data consultant to executive leaders and business stakeholders, translating ambiguous commercial problems into rigorous analytical frameworks and actionable solutions.
• Attract, hire, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of Data Scientists, setting a high bar for technical rigor, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, attract high-quality talent, and drive a data-informed culture.
• We recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you!