Senior Data Scientist, Analytics (Relo to SF)

Airwallex3 months ago

Location

AU - Sydney

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 160,000 – 250,000

Level

Senior

Role

Data Scientist

Posted

Dec 4, 2025

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to partner with the Marketing team to drive data-driven insights and directly impact business outcomes. This role involves developing key Marketing reports, conducting deep-dive analyses, and optimizing Marketing strategies for a global fintech company valued at $8 billion. The position requires 6+ years of experience with an advanced degree in a quantitative field and expertise in SQL, Python/R, and marketing analytics.

What you'll do

Marketing Performance Analysis: Analyze data to assess performance and ROI of Marketing initiatives across all channels

Dashboard Development: Develop dashboards and reports to provide observability, enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions

KPI Subject Matter Expertise: Be the subject matter expert for all Marketing KPIs, consulting on Marketing data related projects

Campaign Performance Partnership: Partner with Marketing stakeholders to objectively measure campaign performance and identify actionable insights

Forecasting and Budgeting: Develop data-driven Marketing forecasts and budgets to inform organizational-level planning

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to identify opportunities for improvement in Marketing strategies and campaigns

Experimentation Support: Support experiments to measure impact of ad spend, brand campaigns, and other Marketing initiatives

What we look for

Technical

Data Querying LanguagesExpert proficiency in SQL for complex data analysis and reporting

Scripting LanguagesAdvanced skills in Python or R for statistical analysis and modeling

Statistical AnalysisAbility to perform advanced statistical analysis and develop machine learning models

Schema DesignExperience in schema design and dimensional data modeling

Marketing Analytics PlatformsExperience with Google Analytics, Marketo, and Salesforce preferred

Education

Advanced DegreePhD or MS in a quantitative field (Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics)

Experience

Industry Experience6+ years of industry experience in data science or analytics

Marketing Analytics2+ years of specific experience in Marketing Analytics or similar role

Digital Marketing ChannelsExperience with email, paid ads, SEO, and other digital marketing channels highly advantageous

Executive CommunicationExperience communicating analysis results to executives and cross-functional teams to influence strategy

Skills

Required skills

SQLExpert-level proficiency for complex data querying and analysis

Statistical AnalysisAdvanced statistical methods and hypothesis testing

Marketing AnalyticsDeep understanding of marketing metrics, attribution, and ROI analysis

Data VisualizationCreating compelling dashboards and reports for stakeholder communication

Cross-functional CollaborationPartnering effectively with marketing, sales, and product teams

Nice to have

Python/RAdvanced scripting capabilities for data analysis and modeling

Machine LearningDeveloping predictive models for marketing optimization

A/B TestingDesign and analysis of marketing experiments and testing frameworks

Google AnalyticsAdvanced web analytics and digital marketing measurement

Marketing AutomationExperience with Marketo, Salesforce, and similar platforms

Dimensional ModelingSchema design and data warehouse architecture

Digital Marketing ChannelsDeep knowledge of email, paid ads, SEO, and omnichannel marketing

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 160,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Benefits

Equity Participation

Opportunity to own a piece of a $8 billion valued fintech company

Global Impact

Work on products used by over 200,000 businesses worldwide including major brands

Professional Development

Accelerated learning opportunities in a fast-growing global fintech

Innovation Culture

Access to cutting-edge AI tools and technology to work smarter

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance to San Francisco for this hybrid role

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive workplace with commitment to diversity and equal opportunity

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiter to discuss background and role fit
2
Technical Assessment — SQL and statistical analysis case study or take-home assignment
3
Marketing Analytics Deep Dive — Technical interview focusing on marketing measurement, attribution, and campaign analysis
4
Stakeholder Communication — Presentation of analysis findings to marketing team members, demonstrating communication skills
5
Cultural Fit Interview — Discussion of Airwallex values, working style, and long-term career goals
6
Final Executive Interview — Strategic discussion with senior leadership about marketing analytics vision and impact