Lead Data Scientist, Finance - Littleton, United States - Updater

Description

you strive to see the world from the point of view of your stakeholders and our business in order to anticipate needs bonus points for being able to incept stakeholders before they themselves know what they need
you have an opinion, but aren't afraid to be proven wrong, and are open to suggestions on what tool or technique is best to most efficiently solve a problem
you're as comfortable talking with our VP of Finance as you are with our Executive team
you're used to being asked open-ended questions and whittling them down to questions that can be answered by hard data
years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced work environment; proven ability to drive impact through forecasting
Strong command of the fundamentals of statistics
Strong command of SQL
Responsibilities

As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll lead business performance forecasting and opportunity evaluation across Updater
You'll partner with fellow data scientists on the Data team, our FP&A team, and other key leaders to develop a deep understanding of the levers that move our business, craft high-confidence forecasts of Updater's growth, and rigorously evaluate new initiatives under consideration by our executive team

You'll have the unique opportunity to significantly impact the entire organization in developing the foundation for data science to accurately predict potential revenue generation & inform how those forecasts are impacted by business decisions.

You'll also help build our Financial Data Science function from the ground up

About the Role Establish Finance Data Science function at Updater including defining forecasting methodologies, identifying - and filling - technology gaps, and evangelizing a culture of rigorous performance forecasting across the company.

Forecast business performance across Updater to inform internal and investor-facing forward-looking statements
$80K $100K
Qualifications

you strive to see the world from the point of view of your stakeholders and our business in order to anticipate needs bonus points for being able to incept stakeholders before they themselves know what they need
you have an opinion, but aren't afraid to be proven wrong, and are open to suggestions on what tool or technique is best to most efficiently solve a problem
you're as comfortable talking with our VP of Finance as you are with our Executive team
you're used to being asked open-ended questions and whittling them down to questions that can be answered by hard data
years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced work environment; proven ability to drive impact through forecasting
Strong command of the fundamentals of statistics
Strong command of SQL
Responsibilities

As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll lead business performance forecasting and opportunity evaluation across Updater
You'll partner with fellow data scientists on the Data team, our FP&A team, and other key leaders to develop a deep understanding of the levers that move our business, craft high-confidence forecasts of Updater's growth, and rigorously evaluate new initiatives under consideration by our executive team

You'll have the unique opportunity to significantly impact the entire organization in developing the foundation for data science to accurately predict potential revenue generation & inform how those forecasts are impacted by business decisions.

You'll also help build our Financial Data Science function from the ground up

About the Role Establish Finance Data Science function at Updater including defining forecasting methodologies, identifying - and filling - technology gaps, and evangelizing a culture of rigorous performance forecasting across the company.

Forecast business performance across Updater to inform internal and investor-facing forward-looking statements
Benefits

$80K $100K
As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll lead business performance forecasting and opportunity evaluation across Updater.

You'll partner with fellow data scientists on the Data team, our FP&A team, and other key leaders to develop a deep understanding of the levers that move our business, craft high-confidence forecasts of Updater's growth, and rigorously evaluate new initiatives under consideration by..

our executive team.

You'll have the unique opportunity to significantly impact the entire organization in developing the foundation for data science to accurately predict potential revenue generation & inform how those forecasts are impacted by business decisions.

You'll also help build our Financial Data Science function from the ground up.

About the Role Establish Finance Data Science function at Updater including defining forecasting methodologies, identifying - and filling - technology gaps, and evangelizing a culture of rigorous performance forecasting across the company.

Forecast business performance across Updater to inform internal and investor-facing forward-looking statements.

Bring deep understanding of Updater's business to bear to identify novel opportunities to unleash even greater growth for our company; partner with stakeholders to bring those opportunities to life.

Advise fellow Data team members and stakeholders alike on opportunity assessment of upcoming initiatives' likely impact on business performance.


About You Empathy:
you strive to see the world from the point of view of your stakeholders and our business in order to anticipate needs bonus points for being able to incept stakeholders before they themselves know what they need


Humility:
you have an opinion, but aren't afraid to be proven wrong, and are open to suggestions on what tool or technique is best to most efficiently solve a problem


Strong communication:
you're as comfortable talking with our VP of Finance as you are with our Executive team


Comfortable with ambiguity:

you're used to being asked open-ended questions and whittling them down to questions that can be answered by hard data.

5
years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced work environment; proven ability to drive impact through forecasting. Strong command of the fundamentals of statistics. Strong command of SQL. About Updater Updater makes moving easier for the 11 million households that relocate every year in the US. With Updater, users seamlessly forward mail, transfer utilities, connect TV and internet, and much more.

Thousands of the most prominent real estate companies in the US (from real estate brokerages to multifamily and relocation companies) rely on Updater's real estate products to save clients hours with a branded and personalized Updater moving experience.

Salary Range:
$80K $100K
Minimum Qualification
Data Science & Machine Learning, Technology Management

Estimated Salary:
$20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications

Company information
Updater makes moving easier for the 11 million households that relocate every year in the US. With Updater, users seamlessly forward mail, transfer utilities, connect TV and internet, and much more.

Thousands of the most prominent real estate companies in the US (from real estate brokerages to multifamily and relocation companies) rely on Updater's real estate products to save clients hours with a branded and personalized Updater moving experience.

Updater is a remote-first company headquartered in New York City and has raised over $250 million from leading investors, including SoftBank Capital, IA Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Second Century Ventures (the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors), and more.

Updater has ranked on Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC in 2016, 2018, & 2021.For more information, please visit
Logistics, Software, Technology, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Internet, Computer Hardware, Moving and Storage, Moving and Relocation

Company Specialties:
Relocation, SaaS Software, Address change, Moving, Real estate software, Property management software, Hustling, and Innovating

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