Manager, Data Science - Growth Product

Overview: - Wealthsimple, the largest fintech company in Canada, seeks to help individuals achieve financial freedom through transparent and low-cost financial services. - The company values collaboration, humility, and inclusivity, aiming to inspire high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead a small but impactful team of data scientists. - Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Sales to understand clients and develop data-driven systems. - Design and execute experiments to uncover client preferences and inform product strategy. - Build and deploy machine learning models to predict client behavior and enhance product experience. - Generate actionable insights using statistical techniques and analytical best practices. - Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and secure buy-in for data-driven solutions. - Mentor, coach, and guide data scientists to maximize their impact. Requirements/Skills/Qualifications: - Proven experience in designing complex experiments and building scalable data machine learning architectures. - Hands-on experience with product analytics and extracting insights from web and app data. - Ability to leverage data-driven solutions to drive product growth. - Excellent SQL and Python skills. - Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating stances collaboratively. - Proven ability to prioritize for impact and manage stakeholder expectations. - Player-coach mentality, comfortable leading a team while contributing individually. Compensation & Benefits: - Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance. - Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work. - 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days. - Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets. - 90 days away program for international work opportunities. - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for peer support. - Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year. - Remote-first team with over 1,000 employees across North America. DEI Statement: - Wealthsimple encourages applications from a diverse range of individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Accessibility Statement: - The company provides an accessible candidate experience and is committed to continuous improvement in accessibility practices.