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Risk Data Science Manager - Airwallex
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Risk Data Science Manager
- Job Location
- SG - Singapore
- Job Description
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 100,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,500 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech located across more than 20 offices across the globe. Valued at US$5.6 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia, Lone Pine, Greenoaks, DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and Mastercard, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
About the team
The Engineering team at Airwallex is a diverse group of innovators, builders, and problem solvers, driven by a mission to empower businesses to operate anywhere, anytime. We thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, where we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the financial technology space. As a team, we value technical craftsmanship, continuous learning, and a strong sense of ownership, working together to build scalable, reliable, and secure products that empower businesses of all sizes to grow without borders.
What you’ll do
As a global team, the Data team spans across Australia, China, USA, and Singapore, revolutionizing applied data science, data engineering and platform solutions to support Airwallex's rapid growth. You will collaborate with a diverse range of cross-functional partners, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and more, to tackle complex data problems and shape the future of fintech.
This role is based in Singapore, Shanghai.
Responsibilities:
Manage and grow a globally distributed risk data team to measure and forecast Airwallex’s financial position and associated risks (e.g. fraud, credit, FX, financial crimes etc.) .
Manage company’s overall risk portfolio effectively and deliver insights to shape Airwallex’s overall risk strategy.
Optimize our merchant-portfolio risk by leveraging a robust risk-adjusted margin model to inform onboarding decisions.
Objectively evaluate if our models and data are in compliance and aligned with the company’s risk strategy.
Perform as a strategic thought leader for Data Science, Risk Strategy, Risk Product, Operations, and cross-functional teams.
Partner with key stakeholders to develop risk roadmap and to prioritize projects in alignment with organizational strategy.
Who you are
We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.
Minimum qualifications:
8+ years of industry experience and an advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Economics).
2+ years of management experience in data science or other relevant quantitative functions.
5+ years of experience communicating the results of analyses to leadership teams and cross-functional teams to influence the strategy.
Passion for management and creating opportunities for career growth for team members.
Demonstrated ability to create, drive and execute impactful data roadmaps for the business.
Technical mentorship experience with machine learning and experimentation in an industry setting.
Expert in data querying languages (e.g. SQL) and analytical tools (e.g. Python, R); experience in schema design and dimensional data modeling a plus.
Experience in technology, financial services and/or a high growth environment is advantageous.
Equal opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
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Airwallex Company Size
Between 1,000 - 2,000 employees
Airwallex Founded Year
2015
Airwallex Total Amount Raised
$902,000,000
Airwallex Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries E
$100,000,000 USD
Series E
$100,000,000 USD
Series E
$200,000,000 USD
Series D
$100,000,000 USD
Series D
$40,000,000 USD
Series D
$160,000,000 USD
Series C
$100,000,000 USD
Series B
$80,000,000 USD
Series A
$6,000,000 USD
Series A
$13,000,000 USD
Seed
$3,000,000 USD