Staff Data Scientist, Growth Analytics at Airwallex

San Francisco, California, United States

Airwallex Logo
$175,000 – $280,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years industry experience and a degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics). Advanced degree (PhD or MS) preferred
  • Proven experience mentoring or leading data science or data analytics teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence strategy in high-growth environments
  • Demonstrated experience applying data science to drive growth initiatives with concrete impact
  • Strong skills in SQL and Python/R; experience with data modeling a plus
  • Experience in technology, financial services and/or a high growth environment is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Operate as the technical partner to Growth, Marketing, Sales and Data Science leaders to define and implement Airwallex’s growth strategy
  • Lead and mentor the team in applying a variety of data science techniques—root-cause analysis, statistical modeling, and experimentation—to identify opportunities and drive product-led growth (acquisition, activation, retention, reactivation)
  • Establish insight-driven approaches to address key business problems and drive business impact
  • Build scalable measurement frameworks that enable consistent, data-driven decision-making across teams and inform growth strategy
  • Clearly and persuasively communicate data insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring findings influence stakeholders
  • Translate open-ended business problems into clearly defined data science initiatives for the team to implement
  • Mentor and coach junior data scientists, and act as the single-threaded technical owner on cross-functional initiatives

Skills

SQL
Python
Statistical Modeling
A/B Testing
Data Visualization
Experimentation
Growth Analytics
Causal Inference
Machine Learning

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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