Staff Data Scientist, Growth Analytics

Airwallex California, United States of America
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Attributes We Value: We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

Who you are: We’re looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

  • At least 7 years of 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 analytics teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to influence strategy in high-growth, cross-functional environments.
  • Track record of applying data science to drive measurable growth outcomes.
  • Technical proficiency with SQL and Python/R; experience in data modeling is a plus.
  • Experience in technology, financial services, or high-growth environments is advantageous.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience mentoring teams in a fast-paced, startup, or fintech environment.