More Than a Job. It's a Place to Belong.

At Purpose Financial, we exist for one reason: to help hardworking people achieve financial stability—in the moment and for the future. For over 25 years, our family of brands (including Advance America and Purpose Money) has been a trusted partner to millions of customers across 23 states.

We're looking for a Data Scientist I to join our Data Science team and help us turn data into impact. If you're passionate about using analytics to solve real-world problems and want to work somewhere you can grow, contribute, and truly make a difference—this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do

As a Data Scientist, you'll be at the intersection of data and decision-making. You'll build predictive models, run experiments, and generate insights that directly shape how we serve our customers. Your work will optimize everything from customer acquisition to retention strategies—and you'll see the impact firsthand.

Your day-to-day:

Develop machine learning models to improve customer lifecycle strategies
Design and run A/B tests to refine business processes
Automate data pipelines and reporting to drive efficiency
Analyze diverse datasets to uncover insights into consumer financial behavior
Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies

What You Bring

✅ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (advanced degree preferred)

✅ Hands-on experience building machine learning models with Python or R

✅ Proficiency in Python libraries like Pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost, and SHAP

✅ SQL skills for data manipulation and analysis

✅ Experience with credit-based customer acquisition, lead generation, or marketing analytics in financial services or consumer lending

✅ Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI

✅ Strong communication skills—you can translate complex data into actionable insights

✅ Adaptability—you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why Purpose Financial?

A culture that cares – We live by 9 core principles, including Obsess Over Customers, Care Always, and Better You, Better Everyone
Room to grow – We invest in your development and career path
A place to call home – Our Greenville, SC homebase is where collaboration and innovation happen
Great Place to Work Certified – We're proud of the team we've built

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team that's redefining what's possible in consumer financial services. Apply today and discover what it means to Have Purpose.

Purpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Current or future immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.

Purpose Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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