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Lead Data Scientist, Credit Risk

Chime Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time Risk Posted Oct 19, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Chime

Mission-Driven Fintech · San Francisco

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Employee Rating
4.1
Work-Life Balance
73
Open Roles
wlbsocial-impacteng-driven

What employees love

  • Genuine mission helping millions of underbanked Americans — not just marketing language
  • Strong work-life balance (4.1/5) with monthly paid days off and 16-week parental leave

What could be better

  • Career growth paths are limited and poorly defined across most teams
  • Culture reportedly shifting post-IPO — less employee-first, more output-focused
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About the Role

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Credit Risk Data Scientist who is data-driven, has strong analytical and technical skills, and operates with a high degree of ownership. In this role, you will lead the credit strategy that lets Chime lend to people before they have a relationship with us — starting with Instant Loans for new members (top of funnel) and expanding to future unsecured credit products such as credit cards. You'll develop risk policies and strategies to manage credit risk throughout the member lifecycle, and you'll work as a trusted cross-functional partner with product, growth, data engineering, machine learning, and analytics teams, interacting with business stakeholders across many departments.

In this role, you can expect to

To thrive in this role, you have

#LI-Onsite #LI-BE1

Below is the base salary offered for this role and level of experience. Full-time employees may also be eligible for bonus(es), competitive equity, and benefits. For commissioned roles, the base salary listed in this job description does not include incentive/variable pay. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Wage Notice
$152,000—$210,000 USD

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 entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer for our full-time, regular employees

  • 🏢 Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
  • 💻 Benefits that support your work and life, including backup child, elder, and pet care and subsidized commuter benefits for eligible employees.
  • ✨ Comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.
  • 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide paid days off
  • 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
  • 👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
  • 👶 Up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
  • 👪 Access to family planning reimbursement
  • 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: accommodations@chime.com.

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Chime?
Chime has a work-life balance score of 4.1/5 based on employee reviews. This is above average, suggesting the company genuinely respects work-life boundaries.
What is Chime’s culture like?
Chime is characterized by these culture values: wlb, social-impact, eng-driven. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 4/5. Genuine mission helping millions of underbanked Americans — not just marketing language
How many open roles does Chime have?
Chime currently has 73 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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