Data Scientist - New York City (ONLY W2 CANDIDATES)

Position: Data Scientist Location: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite in New York City, NY) Duration: 9+ Months Contract MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role. • Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally. • Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player. • Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations. • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority. • Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives. Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment. • Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation. • Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques. • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 15+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain. • Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action. • Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects. • Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.