Staff Data Scientist, Analytics (Product)

Data Engineer · Staff · Full Time

SG - Singapore6mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Airwallex is seeking a Staff Data Scientist for their Analytics (Product) team in Singapore to drive product strategy through data insights. The role focuses on analyzing complex datasets to improve product performance, working with cross-functional teams including Product and Engineering, and developing data-driven strategies for this $8B fintech company serving over 200,000 global businesses.

Responsibilities

  • Product Strategy Development: Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through insights and recommendations
  • Complex Data Analysis: Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of business problems using different analytical and statistical approaches
  • Technical Strategy Implementation: Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for products
  • Product Metrics Management: Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Data Querying Languages

    Expert proficiency in SQL for complex data analysis and querying

  • Scripting Languages

    Advanced Python programming skills for data science and analytics

  • Statistical Software

    Proficiency in R or similar statistical/mathematical software

  • Statistical Analysis

    Strong ability to perform statistical analysis to drive data-informed decisions

  • Schema Design

    Experience in database schema design and dimensional data modeling

Education

  • Quantitative Degree

    Bachelor's or advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related quantitative field

Experience

  • Industry Experience

    Minimum 6 years of industry experience in data science or analytics roles

  • Executive Communication

    Proven experience communicating analytical results to executives and cross-functional teams to influence strategy

  • Fintech Experience

    Experience in technology, financial services, or high-growth startup environments (preferred)

Skills

Required

  • SQL Expertise

    Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data querying and analysis

  • Python Programming

    Expert-level Python skills for data science, analytics, and automation

  • Statistical Analysis

    Strong statistical modeling and analysis capabilities for data-driven decision making

  • Executive Communication

    Proven ability to present complex analytical findings to senior leadership

  • Quantitative Analysis

    Advanced quantitative analysis skills with focus on business problem-solving

Preferred

  • R Programming

    Nice to have

    Statistical computing and advanced data visualization using R

  • Schema Design

    Nice to have

    Database schema design and dimensional data modeling experience

  • Fintech Domain Knowledge

    Nice to have

    Understanding of financial technology, payments, or financial services industry

  • High-Growth Experience

    Nice to have

    Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup or technology environments

  • Data Mining

    Nice to have

    Advanced data mining techniques and pattern recognition capabilities

Tech stack

Languages

PythonRSQL

Frameworks

Statistical Analysis FrameworksData Science Libraries

Databases

Data WarehousesAnalytics Platforms

Tools

Business Intelligence ToolsStatistical SoftwareExperimentation Platforms

Other

Schema DesignData Mining Tools

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Benefits

  • Global Career Opportunities

    Access to international career development across 26+ offices worldwide

  • High-Growth Environment

    Opportunity to work in a fast-scaling $8B fintech company with rapid career advancement

  • Innovation Focus

    Work on cutting-edge fintech solutions with AI integration and next-generation financial technology

  • Diverse Team Collaboration

    Collaborate with over 2,000 talented professionals across global markets

  • Equal Opportunity Workplace

    Inclusive environment that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all employees

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Phone or video call to discuss background, experience, and role alignment

  2. 02

    Technical Assessment

    SQL and Python coding challenges, statistical analysis problems, and case studies

  3. 03

    Stakeholder Interview

    Discussion with Product and Engineering teams on cross-functional collaboration

  4. 04

    Executive Presentation

    Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership

  5. 05

    Cultural Fit Interview

    Assessment of alignment with Airwallex values, operating principles, and team dynamics

  6. 06

    Final Interview

    Comprehensive discussion with hiring manager covering technical depth and strategic thinking

Full posting

Original listing.

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

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.

About the team

As a global team, we span across Australia, China, USA, and Singapore, revolutionizing applied data science, data engineering and platform solutions to support Airwallex's rapid growth. You will collaborate with a diverse range of cross-functional partners, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and more, to tackle complex data problems and shape the future of fintech. Learn more about the data science team in this blog.

This role is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

  • Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through your insights and recommendations

  • Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of business problems using different analytical and statistical approaches

  • Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for our products

  • Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends

  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions

Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years of industry experience and a degree in a quantitative field

  • Experience with communicating the results of analyses to executives and cross-functional teams to influence the strategy

  • Expert in data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R). Experience in schema design and dimensional data modeling a plus

  • Ability to perform statistical analysis to drive data-informed decisions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in technology, financial services and/or a high growth environment is advantageous

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To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.

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Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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