Position: Data Scientist
Location: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite in Cupertino, CA or New York City, NY)
Duration: 9+ Months Contract
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· 10+ 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, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation.
· Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques.
· Bachelor''s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· 15+ 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.