Strategic Data Scientist (Payments/ FinTech)

Location: NYC/ Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)

Mode: 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.