Data Scientist, GTM

What you’ll do

As a Data Scientist, GTM, you will be a key contributor within the GTM Data Science team, collaborating cross-functionally to develop innovative solutions to GTM challenges. Your work will cover revenue forecasting, causal inference, and embedding AI-driven insights throughout the commercial lifecycle. You’ll conduct proactive, exploratory analyses, translate complex modeling results into clear business actions, and help shape the data science operating model at Airwallex.

This hybrid role is based in San Francisco or New York City.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to Product, Growth, and Commercial teams to design and implement data science solutions that drive revenue acceleration and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Lead exploratory analyses to identify and scale revenue levers, uncover emerging trends, and operationalize insights into robust, repeatable workflows.
• Develop and manage revenue forecasting models and performance insights (e.g., pipeline health, conversion and retention drivers, scenario planning) that provide a “source of truth” across the business.
• Apply advanced causal inference techniques (such as DiD, synthetic control, and DoubleML) to estimate impact and inform strategy when RCTs are infeasible.
• Design and deploy AI-enabled solutions across the sales and customer lifecycle, supporting initiatives in sales effectiveness, retention, and expansion.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and data-driven recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior team members, sharing technical expertise on high-impact, cross-functional projects.

Who you are

We’re looking for candidates who meet the minimum requirements for this role. Preferred qualifications are a plus, but not required.

Minimum qualifications

• At least 3 years of industry experience and an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline).
• Strong analytical intuition and problem-solving skills; able to translate complex business questions into structured and impactful analytic projects.
• Excellent communicator, capable of distilling technical insight for varied audiences and influencing commercial strategy.
• Technical proficiency with SQL and Python and/or R; experience with causal inference and revenue forecasting is essential.
• Experience applying data science to technology, financial services, or high-growth business environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms/warehouses.
• Familiarity with Hex or other notebook-based analysis tools.
• Background in B2B business models, CRM, pipeline, or RevOps data.
• Experience mentoring analysts or data science talent in fast-paced startup or fintech environments.

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