Full-Time

Senior / Mid Analytics Engineer

Posted on 6/13/2024

Sendwave

Sendwave

201-500 employees

Fee-free international money transfer service

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 focuses on international money transfers, allowing individuals, especially immigrants and expatriates, to send money to countries like Africa, the Philippines, and Haiti quickly and affordably. Users can link their debit cards and send money through a user-friendly app without incurring fees, as Sendwave generates revenue through exchange rate margins instead. The company is licensed in the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU, and offers 24/7 customer support, which has helped it build a trusted reputation with over one million users. The goal of Sendwave is to provide fast, secure, and cost-effective remittance services.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$403.7M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased digital banking adoption boosts demand for Sendwave's services in emerging markets.
  • Partnerships with traditional banks can expand Sendwave's service offerings and customer base.
  • Focus on financial inclusion creates favorable regulatory environments for Sendwave's expansion.

What critics are saying

  • CFPB scrutiny on remittance providers could impact Sendwave's operations and reputation.
  • Layoffs at parent company Zepz indicate potential financial instability affecting Sendwave.
  • Competitive remittance market risks customer churn due to price-conscious consumers.

What makes Sendwave unique

  • Sendwave offers fee-free international money transfers, unlike many competitors charging high fees.
  • The company provides 24/7 customer support, enhancing user trust and satisfaction.
  • Sendwave Pay offers interest-bearing accounts, a unique feature among remittance providers.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Private Medical Cover

Retirement

Life Assurance

Parental Leave

Remote Work Options

INACTIVE