Airwallex: Senior Data Scientist, Algorithm (Risk & Fraud) - Shanghai

## Role Overview Airwallex is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist specializing in Algorithm Development for Risk and Fraud to join our dynamic team in Shanghai. As a key member of our Risk Platform team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, developing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning models to protect our global payments and financial platform from sophisticated fraud and risk threats. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle challenging machine learning problems in the international payment domain, build industry-leading model systems, and deliver significant business impact. This role demands a deep understanding of machine learning principles, proficiency in Python and SQL, and hands-on experience with popular ML libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. Experience in payment risk or e-commerce fraud detection is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with excellent analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for using AI to combat financial crime. ## A Day in the Life As a Senior Data Scientist in our Risk and Fraud team, your day will be varied and challenging. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and risk analysts, to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable machine learning problems. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire ML pipeline, from data engineering and feature engineering to model training, deployment, and monitoring. Here's a glimpse into your daily activities: * **Data Exploration and Analysis:** Dive deep into our vast datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential fraud indicators. * **Feature Engineering:** Design and implement novel features that enhance the predictive power of our models. * **Model Development:** Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models using state-of-the-art techniques. * **Model Deployment:** Deploy models to production and monitor their performance in real-time. * **Collaboration:** Work closely with engineers to integrate models into our risk platform. * **Research and Innovation:** Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning and explore new techniques to improve our fraud detection capabilities. * **Problem Solving:** Identify and address issues related to data quality, model performance, and system stability. ## Why Shanghai? Shanghai is a global financial hub and a vibrant center of innovation. Choosing to be based in Shanghai offers several advantages: * **Access to Talent:** Shanghai boasts a large pool of highly skilled data scientists and engineers. * **Innovation Ecosystem:** Shanghai is a thriving ecosystem for technology startups and established companies, fostering a culture of innovation. * **Global Connectivity:** Shanghai is a major international gateway, providing easy access to markets around the world. * **Cultural Experiences:** Shanghai offers a rich blend of Eastern and Western cultures, providing a stimulating and diverse environment. ## Career Path At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Data Scientist, you can progress along several career paths: * **Principal Data Scientist:** Lead a team of data scientists and drive the technical direction of our risk platform. * **Research Scientist:** Focus on cutting-edge research and development of new machine learning algorithms. * **Engineering Manager:** Manage a team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining our risk platform. * **Product Manager:** Lead the development of new risk and fraud prevention products. We provide various resources to support your career growth, including mentorship programs, training courses, and opportunities to attend industry conferences. ## Salary & Benefits Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience and qualifications. The estimated salary range for this role in Shanghai is $350,000 - $600,000 USD per year. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Health insurance * Paid time off * Employee stock options * Commuting benefits * Meal allowance * Team building events ## Airwallex Culture At Airwallex, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems, driven to succeed, and committed to making a difference. We value: * **Customer Focus:** We are obsessed with providing our customers with the best possible experience. * **Innovation:** We are constantly seeking new and better ways to do things. * **Collaboration:** We work together as a team to achieve our goals. * **Ownership:** We take responsibility for our actions and results. * **Integrity:** We act with honesty and transparency. ## How to Apply If you are a highly motivated and experienced data scientist with a passion for fighting fraud and risk, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills, and explain why you are interested in working at Airwallex. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) **1. What is Airwallex?** Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform that empowers businesses to operate globally without borders. **2. What does the Risk Platform team do?** The Risk Platform team is responsible for managing risk across all of Airwallex's products, including payments, issuing, and onboarding. **3. What skills are required for this role?** The ideal candidate will have strong skills in machine learning, data science, Python, SQL, and experience with ML libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. **4. Is experience in payment risk required?** Experience in payment risk or e-commerce fraud detection is highly desirable but not mandatory. **5. What is the career path for this role?** As a Senior Data Scientist, you can progress to roles such as Principal Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Engineering Manager, or Product Manager. **6. What is the salary range for this role?** The estimated salary range for this role in Shanghai is $350,000 - $600,000 USD per year. **7. What benefits does Airwallex offer?** Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, employee stock options, and more. **8. What is the company culture like?** Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. **9. How do I apply for this role?** Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. **10. What are the working hours?** Standard working hours will apply; however, some degree of flexibility may be required to accommodate global team meetings.