Data Strategist Lead

GCash; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GCash in the Philippines is seeking a data science professional to drive cross-functional projects from concept to insight delivery or automation. You will frame questions, present methodologies and insights to stakeholders, and collaborate with Mynt product teams for strategic direction.

Requirements: 2+ years in the field, a degree in Statistics, CS, Economics, or related tech, strong SQL and Python or R, and the ability to explain complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Science, Economics, or related technical field; masters acceptable.
• Strong SQL and Python or R for analytical tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data cloud services for analytics and automation.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies on the job.
• Demonstrates ability to self-lead and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce cross-functional data science projects from conceptualization to insight delivery or automation.
• Present methodologies, packaged insights, and business recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Mynt product teams for strategic direction and collaboration.
• Frame business questions into analytical or ML frameworks for practical solutions.
• Lead in value realization discussions for ML/AI products.

Skills

SQL

Python or R

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Statistics, CS, Economics or related

Masters or technical postgraduate courses in DS

Tools

Data cloud services

Job description

Job Description:

Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? Join the G Nation today!

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Produce cross functional data science projects from conceptualization to insight delivery (for analyses) or automation (for products). Present methodologies, packaged insights, and business recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Mynt product teams for a direct feed on strategic direction and a collaborative approach to business problem solving.
• Frame and structure business questions into analytical or machine learning frameworks which enable practical solutions.
• Lead in value realization discussions for ML/ AI products

We Are Looking For

• 2+ years working experience that enables the individual to understand work ethics and quickly adapt to work demands.
• An undergraduate degree preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Science, Economics, or a related technical field. In the absence of which, masters or technical postgraduate courses taken related to Data Science will be suitable.
• A strong and demonstrable understanding of SQL and Python or R for analytical functions.
• A practiced and demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data cloud services surrounding analytical and automation functions.
• The adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and technologies on the job.
• Demonstrates high capability to self-lead and lead projects

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package