Data Scientist, Finance Data & Insights
About this role
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Finance Data & Insights organization. You will support the Legal and Finance organizations through data analytics and ad-hoc reporting, while using your experience to improve data self-service capabilities and automation through AI tooling. You will also contribute to process automation and provide technical and data guidance to Legal and Finance partners.
\nWhat You'll Do- Gain and apply a deep understanding of Spotify’s data ecosystem to support operational data requirements for legal requests
- Work with a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, and functional stakeholders to develop and maintain systems and processes that support Legal and Finance
- Partner with engineering teams to gather requirements and generate outputs for technically complex matters
- Work with large datasets to solve complex problems in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Improve process efficiency through automation and the delivery of data pipelines that strengthen existing self-service reporting and analytics
- Collaborate with highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about Spotify’s success
- You have a passion for solving complex problems through data analysis, combined with strong business acumen and excellent communication skills
- You can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams to understand problems and articulate proposed solutions
- You can draw meaningful conclusions from analysis and investigations that inform business decisions
- You have experience validating datasets and outputs created by other teams or members of your team
- You can identify opportunities to make processes more efficient and translate common workflows into feature requirements
- You have 4+ years of experience in data analytics, including relevant experience with financial and/or legal data
- You have a degree in information systems, computer science, finance, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline
- You have experience performing analysis across large and complex datasets
- You have strong SQL knowledge and experience using Claude Code, Codex, or other AI platforms for research, routines, and text-to-SQL capabilities
- This role is based in New York.
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
- We ask that you come in 2–3 times per week.
The United States base range for this position is $116,994–$167,135, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Company at a glance
Deliver creativity to the world -- one note, one voice, one idea at a time.
At Spotify, we focus relentlessly on building the best and most valuable experience available anywhere, enhancing every moment by connecting the world to the art and the creatives who shape it.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience.
Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Six-month paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off
- Paid flexible holidays
- Paid sick leave
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