Senior Data Scientist, Algorithm - Financial Markets
$200k/y-$250k/y
Airwallexa day ago
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Summary
Airwallex is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Algorithm - Financial Markets to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves managing risk portfolios and applying statistical and machine learning models to optimize financial market strategies.
About the Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will effectively manage Airwallex’s risk portfolio, delivering actionable insights to shape the overall risk strategy within financial markets. You will apply statistical and/or machine learning models to estimate financial markets risk exposures and optimize market forecasting, order routing, fund efficiency, and pricing decisions. Additionally, you will partner with various stakeholders to deliver data-driven recommendations and present analytical results to influence business strategies.
About You
Required:
- 5+ years industry experience and an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics).
- Strong understanding of financial markets, foreign exchange, and/or dynamic trading systems.
- Experience with communicating the results of analyses to executives and cross-functional teams.
- Expert in data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R).
- Ability to perform statistical analysis and develop machine learning models.
Preferred:
- Experience in technology, financial services, trading environment and/or a high growth environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $200K - $250K.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a diverse team.
Airwallex
Airwallex is a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from business account, payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. With our proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 150,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Canva, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more. For more information, visit http://www.airwallex.com
San Francisco, CA