Lead, Data Strategy and Insights

Globe; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Dynamic team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GCash, the Philippines’ leading fintech app, is seeking a data scientist to drive end-to-end data projects from concept to insight or product automation, collaborating with Mynt product teams for strategic direction and real business impact. The role requires 2+ years of DS experience, a degree in statistics/CS/economics, strong SQL and Python or R, and the ability to explain complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A background in analytics is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data science experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Statistics, CS, Physical Science, Economics or related technical field.
• Masters or postgraduate DS coursework if no bachelor degree.
• Strong SQL and Python or R skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data cloud services for analytics and automation.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies on the job.
• Proven ability to lead projects and self-start.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data science

Education

Statistics/CS/Economics

Masters or DS coursework

Tools

Data cloud services

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 is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines.

Through the GCash App, 81M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; purchase from over 6M partner merchants and social sellers; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; pay bills at over 1,800 partner billers nationwide; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and investments, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones.

GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) since 2015. Mynt, Inc. is the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp, advancing financial inclusion through ‘Finance for All’.

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