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Staff Data Scientist – Global Revenue

Staff Data Scientist – Global Revenue

CompanyAirwallex
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$175000 – $275000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7+ years industry experience and an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics)
  • Excellent communication skills, ideally with a proven track record of working directly with executive-level stakeholders to influence strategy.
  • Expertise in causal inference methods and forecasting.
  • Expertise in data querying languages (e.g. SQL) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, R).
  • Experience with data architecture technologies such as Airflow, Databricks, and dbt.

Responsibilities

  • Be the go-to data partner for the CEO and Regional Business Leads.
  • Partner with Finance, Data Engineering, and Product to align metric definitions/dimensions and data sources across the business.
  • Use causal inference methods to understand how macroeconomic events impact the business.
  • Leverage AI to generate insights and improve business and team efficiency.
  • Lead Airwallex’s forecasting efforts by 1) building tools that aggregate and evaluate forecasts 2) applying advanced statistical methods to build your own forecasts.
  • Scope and build data products. In some cases building MVPs, and in others, fully fleshed out solutions.
  • Mentor junior team members and cultivate an environment grounded in technical excellence, clear communication, and proactive critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in technology, financial services and/or a high growth environment.
  • Experience with Excel and Finance systems (e.g. Oracle).