Figure is transforming capital markets through blockchain and AI-driven automation, aiming to improve loan origination, funding, and trading. The data team is central to this transformation, powering decisions in risk modeling, capital allocation, and growth strategy. The Principal Data Analyst will drive real financial outcomes by partnering with Credit/Risk and Capital Markets, influencing lending decisions, portfolio optimization, and capital markets platform strategies.
Requirements
- Deep proficiency in SQL (preferably BigQuery) and expertise with complex joins, subqueries, and recursive logic.
- Advanced experience with Tableau; you know how to build dashboards that influence decisions, not just report them.
- Strong understanding of risk modeling, credit analytics, or capital markets data structures.
- Working knowledge of Python for data manipulation, automation, or modeling.
- Appreciation for statistical concepts like causal inference, bias detection, and experimental design.
Responsibilities
- Act as the analytics lead for Credit/Risk and Capital Markets, guiding decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Design and maintain robust Tableau dashboards that translate data into actionable narratives.
- Write and optimize BigQuery SQL to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale datasets.
- Develop analytical frameworks and models that support risk forecasting, pricing strategies, and portfolio performance.
- Apply statistical and experimental methods to test hypotheses, quantify uncertainty, and inform strategic trade-offs.
- Communicate findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.
- Champion a culture of data accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Other
- 7+ years of experience using data to drive measurable business impact.
- Proven experience in fintech or financial services environments.
- Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and setting analytical direction in fast-moving environments.
- A natural curiosity about how finance, technology, and data intersect to drive innovation.
- Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
