Staff Data Scientist - Payments

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Data Scientist - Payments to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will turn data into practical insight that improves visibility, decision-making, and business performance. You will partner with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen data-driven execution and help teams focus on the metrics that matter most within a Technical Services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $195,000 – $257,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Payments team to design foundational datasets and analytical frameworks
• Analyze customer behavior and product adoption to generate actionable insights
• Research onchain payments ecosystems and competitive payment solutions for product development
• Lead strategic analyses to identify new opportunities for innovation and revenue growth
• Build scalable reporting, dashboarding, and automation solutions with SQL and Python
• Communicate analytical findings through compelling visualizations for diverse stakeholders
• Influence product strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or R
• Deep expertise in statistical modeling, experimentation, causal inference, and quantitative methods
• Proven track record of independently leading large-scale analytical and data science initiatives from ambiguous problem statements to measurable business outcomes
• Strong experience influencing product strategy and business decisions through data-driven recommendations
• Experience building scalable data products and analytical frameworks that drive organizational leverage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with the potential for a wide talent pool
• Focus on driving impactful change in the evolving payments landscape
• Engagement with transformative technology in the fintech space
• Opportunity to influence product strategy and shape business outcomes

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.