[Remote] Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Russell Tobin is seeking a Data Scientist for a client in the Travel industry. The role involves developing and optimizing statistical forecasting models to support Treasury funding decisions and collaborating with various teams to translate model outputs into actionable business insights.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance a portfolio of statistical forecasting models supporting Treasury funding decisionsBuild and optimize time-series forecasting models segmented by account and business characteristicsImprove forecast accuracy across cash flow directions and identify opportunities for model enhancementsIncorporate business and financial signals such as revenue trends, cancellations, seasonality, and macroeconomic factors into forecasting frameworksAccount for structural breaks, external shocks, product changes, and shifts in user behavior within forecasting methodologiesAnalyze forecast performance, conduct variance diagnostics, and communicate root causes of forecast missesSupport recurring production forecasting cycles and provide recommendations for manual forecast adjustments when necessaryServe as a trusted analytics partner to Treasury and Finance stakeholders, translating model outputs into actionable business insightsMonitor and maintain data pipelines, forecasting tables, and reporting dashboards to ensure data quality and reliabilityCollaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, FP&A, and Analytics teams to support strategic planning and funding decisionsSkillsMaster's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline with 5+ years of industry experience, OR a Ph.D. with 2+ years of industry experienceStrong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred; R acceptable)Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade forecasting modelsStrong expertise in time-series forecasting, statistical modeling, and predictive analyticsExperience handling seasonality, trend shifts, structural breaks, interventions, and external shocks within forecasting frameworksExperience incorporating external covariates and business signals into forecasting models and evaluating their impactHands-on experience owning data workflows, pipelines, scheduling, orchestration, and reporting processesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance statistical rigor and business practicalityProven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver on recurring production schedulesStrong communication skills with experience presenting technical findings to non-technical business stakeholdersExperience supporting Treasury, Finance, FP&A, Payments, FinTech, Marketplace, or Revenue Forecasting functionsExperience working with large-scale financial, transaction, or marketplace datasetsFamiliarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, dbt, or similar technologiesExperience leveraging AI-assisted analytics workflows and advanced analytical toolsPrior experience in high-growth technology, marketplace, fintech, or consumer internet companiesBenefitsRussell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)401(k)-retirement savingsLife & disability insuranceAn employee assistance programLegal supportAuto, home insurancePet insuranceEmployee discounts with preferred vendorsOnly applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Company OverviewRussell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://russelltobin.com.Company H1B SponsorshipRussell Tobin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.