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Senior / Mid Analytics Engineer

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Sendwave

Sendwave

1,001-5,000 employees

Fee-free international money transfer service

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • You are comfortable with daily use of SQL and (preferably) have with a modern cloud datawarehouse environment.
  • You’re comfortable automating processes and deploying applications in Python, and developing production standard Python scripts to extract data and perform analysis.
  • You have the ability to work confidently with the tools of modern software engineering, for example working with the command line, version control, testing and performing code reviews.
  • You see yourself as a problem-solver who wants to understand the business problem and communicate the commercial impact alongside the technical solution.
  • You are an advocate for data-driven decision making who strives to improve processes, establish best practices and define standards.
  • You have familiarity with dbt to design and implement data models (nice to have).
  • You have an open mind with respect to diversity and inclusivity. Our team (and customers) come from all over the world.
Responsibilities
  • Building and maintaining data models to expose reliable data for analysis and reporting.
  • Communicating with analysts and business stakeholders to understand the commercial requirements, translating them into a technical solution to ensure reliable self-serve data is available for decision making.
  • Developing standards and best practices for data consumption, including educating data consumers on data quality, availability and interpretation.
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce complexity and increase efficiency across data models and our data warehouse.
  • Ensuring the data and output is of high quality - tested, automated, scalable and documented.

Sendwave provides a platform for international money transfers, allowing users to send money abroad quickly and without fees. The service is especially popular among immigrants and expatriates sending remittances to countries like Africa, the Philippines, and Haiti. Unlike many competitors, Sendwave generates revenue through the exchange rate margin instead of charging transaction fees. The company is licensed in multiple regions and offers 24/7 customer support, ensuring a reliable and user-friendly experience.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$403.7M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sendwave's new banking product, Sendwave Pay, offers additional financial services like interest-earning accounts and reduced remittance fees, enhancing customer value.
  • The company's strong reputation and over one million users worldwide indicate a solid and trusted market presence.
  • Operating under the umbrella of Zepz, Sendwave benefits from the financial stability and resources of a larger fintech entity.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny, as seen with the CFPB's actions against Chime, could impact Sendwave's operations and reputation.
  • The competitive landscape in the remittance market is fierce, with many players vying for market share, which could affect Sendwave's growth.

What makes Sendwave unique

  • Sendwave's no-fee service for international money transfers sets it apart from competitors who often charge high fees.
  • The company leverages a user-friendly app that allows for fast and secure transactions, making it highly accessible for immigrants and expatriates.
  • Sendwave's revenue model based on exchange rate margins rather than fees provides a transparent and cost-effective solution for users.