Job Description
The Wealthfront Data Science Team utilizes our rich financial and behavioral data to influence key product and marketing decisions, as well as to safeguard our client’s information and assets. The team draws from backgrounds in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, and Natural Sciences. We value analytical rigor, clear communication, and proactivity. The Data Scientist will be embedded within Wealthfront’s Investing area to enable our clients to confidently grow, preserve, and manage their wealth. Responsibilities include formulating project plans, interpreting statistical results for business stakeholders and help translate numbers into recommendations. The ideal candidate will enhance overall Data Science team execution through hands-on help, design feedback and peer review.
A Master's or a PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or Natural Sciences with 6+ years of prior experience in a Data Science role is desired. Prior experience in financial services or knowledge of finance basics is helpful but not required. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
About Wealthfront
Wealthfront's mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions, by building powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products.