Data Scientist - Website

Hey there! It's great to meet you. We are Ascenda.

We're all about making rewards feel less like a transaction and more like a treat. Nestled in the bustling cities of Singapore and Seattle, we're the folks behind the scenes, turning your loyalty program dreams into reality. Our mission? To bridge the gap between financial services brands, merchants, and their users worldwide, transforming the way they connect through our easy-to-use, turnkey rewards programs.

With Ascenda, setting up a world-class loyalty program is as easy as pie. We've designed our services to be plug-and-play, which means our customers can offer amazing rewards to their users without the headache of a complicated setup process. Our approach is all about delivering value and beauty, making sure that every interaction with our customers' brand feels special. We pride ourselves on understanding what our users truly want, using smart AI insights to keep them coming back for more. Our roster of customers includes big names like American Express, Brex, HSBC, Virgin Money, Barclays, Capital One and we're excited to grow our family.

As we look to the future, we're excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what loyalty programs can be. Our goal is to make our platform even more flexible and user-friendly, allowing our customers to tailor their rewards program just like you'd design your own website. Whether it's a large bank or a nimble fintech startup, we believe loyalty should be within everyone's reach.

With Ascenda, you're not just giving a service; you're becoming part of a revolution. A revolution toward simpler, more meaningful loyalty programs that celebrate each customer and their experiences. Whether your goal is to dazzle millions of customers or just brighten someone's day, we share the same feeling. Let's embark on this adventure together, creating loyalty programs that not only work wonders but truly amaze.

Join Us as a Data Scientist in Seattle OR Remote

The Role

Ascenda Loyalty is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our Product Marketing team. As a Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in leveraging data to derive actionable insights that drive business decisions and enhance the performance of Ascenda.com and our clients' loyalty programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze patterns, user funnels, experiment results, and conduct performance and conversion analytics.

Your Impact

• Analyze Ascenda.com data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of user behavior, including user funnels, cohort analysis, and segmentation.

• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to design and analyze A/B tests and other experiments to drive product improvements.

• Develop predictive models and algorithms to forecast user behavior, engagement, and loyalty program performance.

• Utilize advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights and make data-driven recommendations.

• Build dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and track performance against KPIs.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data science and analytics.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.

• 4+ years of experience working as a Data Scientist or similar role, with a focus on analyzing large datasets and deriving actionable insights.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).

• Strong understanding of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.

• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases for data extraction and manipulation.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the loyalty or e-commerce industry.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

• Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics.

• Familiarity with tooling such as AWS Redshift, DBT and AWS Quicksight

Why Join Ascenda?

Ascenda offers the unique opportunity to lead in the fintech innovation space, shaping the future of rewards programs. We are passionate, we keep things simple, we focus on results, we work together & we innovate!

We have a rewarding working place that provides a:

• High growth environment & exponential career development

• Mobile & flexible work environment

• WFH office equipment allowance

• Medical insurance coverage

• Competitive compensation

• Travel perks & Employee rewards

Ascenda is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We thank you for your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Join us on our mission to make loyalty simple and rewarding for everyone, everywhere