Data Science Director, Growth

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 150,000 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 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, 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.

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.

What you’ll do

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Data Science Director to lead our Growth Data Science team. This team plays a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making and developing innovative solutions to accelerate our company’s growth trajectory. This role would be the key strategic partner with the head of growth and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering and Marketing to identify opportunities, optimize strategies, and unlock growth potential at scale using data science and analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Define the team’s vision, mission and priorities in alignment with the head of growth as a newly setup team
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Oversee the development and deployment of data-driven products and solutions that enhance our growth capabilities such as experimentation platform
• Guide your team in applying a variety of data science techniques—including statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimentation—to solve a wide range of growth-related challenges, such as customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement data-driven strategies that drive measurable growth.
• Clearly and persuasively communicate data insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring your findings influence stakeholders at all levels.

Who you are

• 4+ years of experience managing and mentoring data science teams, with a demonstrable track record of fostering growth and development.
• A deep understanding of growth principles and a history of applying data science to drive growth initiatives in areas such as customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling, with experience in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Experience in A/B testing and experimentation.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into data science initiatives and align team priorities with overall growth strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across different functions.

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.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

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