Airwallex Limited

Staff Data Scientist, GTM

Airwallex Limited$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years industry experience with an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field
  • Strong communication skills with a track record of influencing executive-level strategy
  • Expertise in causal inference methods and forecasting techniques
  • Proficiency in data querying (SQL) and scripting languages (Python, R)
  • Experience with data architecture technologies such as Airflow, Databricks, and dbt

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary data partner for the Head of AMER
  • Apply causal inference methods to assess macroeconomic impacts
  • Utilize AI to generate insights and boost team efficiency
  • Lead forecasting initiatives through tool development and advanced statistical methods
  • Develop and scope data products, from MVPs to comprehensive solutions
  • Mentor junior team members to foster technical excellence and clear communication

Benefits

  • Opportunities for accelerated learning and real impact
  • Work in a diverse and innovative team environment
  • Engage in high-visibility, complex problem-solving tasks
  • Collaboration with executive-level stakeholders across the business
Full Job Description
About the team

The GTM Data Science team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of analytics and data science professionals passionate about driving commercial success with cutting-edge solutions. We work closely with Product, Growth, and Commercial teams to accelerate revenue growth, optimize efficiency, and build the data foundations supporting Airwallex's next phase. Our mandate is to use data-driven methods-not only to understand what changed, but to uncover why, and transform those insights into scalable impact.

What you'll do

As a Staff Data Scientist, GTM, you will be a technical leader within the GTM Data Science team, partnering cross-functionally to develop state-of-the-art solutions to GTM challenges. Your work will span revenue forecasting, causal inference, and embedding AI-driven insights across the commercial lifecycle. You'll drive proactive, exploratory analysis, translate complex modeling into clear business actions, and help shape the data science operating model at Airwallex.

This hybrid role is based in San Francisco or New York City.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a technical partner to Product, Growth, and Commercial teams to design and implement data science solutions accelerating revenue and improving commercial outcomes.
  • Lead exploratory analysis to identify and scale revenue levers, uncover emerging trends, and operationalize insights into robust, repeatable workflows.
  • Develop and own revenue forecasting models and performance insights (e.g., pipeline health, conversion/retention drivers, scenario planning) that serve as a "source of truth" across the business.
  • Apply advanced causal inference techniques (such as DiD, synthetic control, and DoubleML) to estimate impact and inform strategy when RCTs are infeasible.
  • Design and deploy AI-enabled solutions throughout the sales and customer lifecycle, including sales effectiveness, retention, and expansion initiatives.
  • Communicate technical results and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
  • Mentor and coach junior data scientists, providing technical guidance on high-impact, cross-functional projects.


Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are a plus, but not required.

Minimum qualifications:

  • At least 8 years of industry experience and an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline).
  • Proven experience mentoring or leading data science or analytics teams.
  • Strong analytical intuition and problem-solving skills; able to translate business questions into structured, high-impact analytic projects.
  • Excellent communication skills; able to influence strategy and distill technical insights for varied audiences.
  • Technical proficiency with SQL and Python and/or R; experience with causal inference and revenue forecasting is essential.
  • Experience applying data science in technology, financial services, or high-growth settings.


Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms/warehouses.
  • Familiarity with Hex or other notebook-based analysis tools.
  • Background in B2B business models, CRM, pipeline, or RevOps data.
  • Experience mentoring teams in fast-paced startup or fintech environments.
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third-Party Recruiters

To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an [redacted].com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

About Airwallex Limited

Airwallex is a financial technology company that provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs from Australia and China. Airwallex's platform allows businesses to make and receive payments in multiple currencies at competitive exchange rates. The company has raised over $400 million in funding to date and has offices in several countries, including Australia, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about Airwallex Limited
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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