Strategic Data Scientist - Cupertino, CA & New York NY

Role: Strategic Data Scientist
Location: Cupertino, CA & New York NY - Hybrid
Duration: Long term contract

Minimum Qualifications
•    5+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role
•    Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally.
•    Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player.
•    Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations.
•    Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
•    Excellent communication skills-able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives.
•    Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment.
•    Expertise with SQL, Python / PySpark and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications
•    8+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain
•    Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action
•    Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects
•    Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.