Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference - Remote

Overview

Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority by providing financial services to those overlooked by existing systems. The Senior Data Scientist will lead initiatives to uncover cause-and-effect relationships that drive strategic decision-making and improve financial operations.

In Short

• Lead high-impact data science initiatives focused on financial inclusion.
• Manage the entire modeling process from problem definition to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement data science solutions.
• Develop and analyze large-scale online experiments.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge within the team.
• Utilize data insights to influence company strategy.
• Fluency in Python and SQL is required.
• Experience with causal modeling techniques and statistics.
• Strong communication skills to tell stories through data.
• Ability to thrive in complex environments.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a data science role.
• 2+ years in a senior/lead position.
• Experience with the full modeling cycle.
• Competency in statistics and experimental design.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Desire to create simple, robust systems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on financial inclusion.
• Work in a remote-first environment.
• Collaborate with a global team.
• Engage in a mission-driven organization.