Senior Data Scientist, Growth Analytics

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is looking for a Marketing Analytics expert in San Francisco. This role involves partnership with various teams, analyzing data for performance insights, and developing robust measurement frameworks for decision-making.

With a requirement of over 6 years of industry experience and advanced degrees in quantitative fields, the ideal candidate will excel in SQL, Python, and communication skills.

The position also emphasizes mentorship in analytics environments and knowledge of digital marketing channels.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in a quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in Marketing Analytics.
• Proven ability to present actionable data-driven recommendations to executives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to assess performance and ROI of marketing initiatives.
• Develop dashboards to empower data-driven decisions.
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Marketing Analytics

SQL

Python

R

Communication Skills

Digital Marketing Channels

Education

PhD or MS in a quantitative field

Tools

Google Analytics

Marketo

Salesforce

Job description

What you’ll do

• Partner closely with Growth, Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to derive actionable data-driven insights and impact business outcomes.
• Analyze data to assess performance and ROI of marketing and growth initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and robust, scalable measurement frameworks to empower data-driven decision-making.
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities to sharpen growth and marketing strategies.
• Act as the subject matter expert for marketing KPIs and analytics best practices; consult on marketing data projects.
• Design and conduct experiments to measure the impact of ad spend, brand campaigns, and other initiatives.
• Translate open-ended or complex business challenges into high-impact, structured analytics projects.
• Communicate analysis results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing strategy and decisions.

Who you are

• At least 6 years of industry experience and an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics).
• 2+ years of experience in Marketing Analytics or a similar role.
• Proven experience presenting actionable, data-driven recommendations to executives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical proficiency with SQL, Python, and/or R; experience in dimensional data modeling and schema design is a plus.
• Experience with digital marketing channels such as email, paid media, and SEO highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in high-growth, cross-functional environments.
• Experience in technology, financial services, or high-growth organizations is advantageous.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience mentoring or leading analytics or data science teams in fast-paced or fintech environments.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Marketo, Salesforce, and A/B testing frameworks.
• Ability to perform advanced statistical analysis and develop machine learning models.

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.