Senior Data Scientist, Algorithm (Payments) at Airwallex

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience and an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics)
Experience communicating the results of analyses to executives and cross-functional teams to influence strategy
Expertise in data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R)
Expertise in experimentation, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive data-informed decisions
Experience in technology, financial services, and/or a high-growth environment. (Preferred)
Experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling. (Preferred)
Experience with deploying production machine learning models. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Design and implement rigorous experiments to improve payment success rates
Develop optimization algorithms (e.g., contextual multi-armed bandits) to improve payment success rates with minimal opportunity cost
Build transaction-level predictive models that accurately estimate the probability of payment success
Partner with data engineers to develop tools to identify optimization opportunities at scale
Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, and cross-functional teams to inform and influence product strategy and investment decisions

Skills

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Experimentation

Multi-Armed Bandits

Predictive Modeling

Optimization Algorithms

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$877.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

FintechIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.

Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.

Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.

The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.

Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.

The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.

Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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