Senior Data Scientist, Analytics (Risk & Fraud) at Airwallex - Shanghai, China

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the leading unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. We empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide with fully integrated solutions to manage business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance at a global scale. Our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software allows us to provide innovative and efficient financial solutions.

Founded in Melbourne, we have a global team of over 2,000 talented individuals across 26 offices. Valued at US$8 billion, Airwallex is backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital. We are at the forefront of building the global payments and financial platform of the future. Join us and do the most ambitious work of your career.

What We Value

We seek successful builders with founder-like energy who are driven by impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. We value strong expertise, sharp thinking, and a passion for our mission and operating principles. We move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles. We balance speed and rigor, and constantly strive to improve. You should be humble, collaborative, and adept at turning zero-to-one ideas into real products. If this describes you, let's build what's next!

About the Team

The Product team at Airwallex is composed of passionate builders and problem-solvers dedicated to crafting customer-centric solutions that enable businesses to operate anywhere, anytime. We blend technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs to design unified, intuitive, and scalable products. We thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, constantly iterating and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional product experiences.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist in the Risk & Fraud Analytics team, you will play a critical role in building a centralized risk platform that utilizes advanced analytics and machine learning techniques. This platform will enable real-time decision-making across a diverse range of product lines. You will focus on analyzing the compliance impact on transactions and delivering a financial crime detection and prevention solution. Your responsibilities will include conducting risk analysis on transaction and merchant levels, developing a risk detection framework, and empowering the business with actionable insights.

A Day in the Life

• Develop and implement risk strategies, defining risk controls, customer experience, and operational workflows to minimize impact on customers and the brand.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, measure performance, and optimize solutions.
• Monitor the performance of existing and new solutions and optimize them to achieve desired results.
• Conduct risk analysis on transaction and merchant levels to identify potential fraud and compliance issues.
• Develop a robust risk detection framework to identify and prevent financial crime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and compliance, to implement risk management solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, providing actionable insights to improve risk management.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in data science, risk management, and fraud detection.

Why Shanghai?

Shanghai is a global financial hub and a center of innovation, making it an ideal location for this role. Working in Shanghai offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements and to collaborate with a diverse and talented team. Shanghai's vibrant culture, world-class infrastructure, and thriving business ecosystem provide an enriching professional and personal experience.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have opportunities to advance your career through technical leadership roles, management positions, or specialized areas of expertise. We provide ongoing training and development programs to help you expand your skills and knowledge, and we encourage you to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and stock options. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

Airwallex Culture

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We value diverse perspectives and encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We foster a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of the company.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and talented data scientist with a strong background in risk management and fraud detection, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Airwallex? Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform for businesses.
2. What does a Senior Data Scientist do at Airwallex? A Senior Data Scientist builds risk models and analyzes data to prevent fraud and manage risk.
3. What skills are important for this role? Important skills include data analysis, machine learning, risk management, and communication.
4. What is the work environment like at Airwallex? The work environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative.
5. What are the career growth opportunities? There are opportunities for advancement into technical leadership or management roles.
6. What benefits does Airwallex offer? Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and stock options.
7. What is the company culture like? The company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
8. Where is this position located? This position is located in Shanghai, China.
9. What is the application process? Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.
10. What kind of impact will I have in this role? You will have a significant impact on the company's risk management and fraud prevention efforts.