Senior Data Scientist - GMM

Remitly, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to tackle complex challenges in financial services. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to enhance customer experiences and drive business profitability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop innovative solutions, and communicate insights that influence strategic decisions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming global financial services and making a positive impact on millions of lives. This is your opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Continuing education benefits

Travel benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data-driven solutions for complex problems.
• Advanced expertise in SQL and proficiency in Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory analyses to understand performance drivers.
• Collaborate with ML engineers to enhance production models.

Skills

SQL

Python

Exploratory Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Causal Inference

Job description

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll work on a team solving some of the toughest challenges in the financial services industry. Your work will directly improve our customer experience and the profitability of our business. You will apply your expertise in forecasting, measurement, experimentation, causal inference, and statistical & ML modeling to solve crucial problems for Remitly's Global Money Movement (GMM) organization, and will shape our data science and machine learning (ML) roadmap. You'll report to our Manager of ML & Data Science.

You Will:

• Conduct deep exploratory analyses to understand performance drivers and triangulate opportunities within our production models and decisioning systems
• Perform causal inference studies to measure the impact of our decisioning systems on customer and business metrics
• Prototype and build proof-of-concepts for new model algorithms and architectures
• Collaborate with ML engineers to improve production models and decisioning systems
• Design & implement experiments that involve changes to models or decisioning systems
• Develop measurement and experimentation frameworks
• Communicate insights to business analysts, product managers, and program managers to influence strategy and decision-making

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience developing data-driven solutions to complex problems
• Advanced expertise in SQL and proficiency in Python
• Proficiency applying exploratory data analysis, experimentation, causal inference, and statistical & ML modeling skills within a business context
• Ability to gather and understand business requirements and translate them into appropriate data-driven solutions
• Experience building collaborative, high-trust relationships with partners—ranging from business analysts, product managers, program managers, ML engineers, and data / analytics engineers

Compensation Details: The starting base salary range for this position is typically between $168,000 - $210,000. Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education and travel benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.