Data Scientist, Finance Data & Insights

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.

What 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

Who You Are

• 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

Where You'll Be

• 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.