Data Scientist
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
The Data Intelligence sub-team safeguards ecosystem by turning market, trading, and customer signals into high-confidence intelligence. Our work is critical to ensuring the integrity of the platform — from detecting anomalies and supporting compliance to shipping well-governed data products and machine learning features. We partner across functions to deliver proactive, data-driven decisions that protect our users and the business!
As a Data Scientist, you'll drive the development of real-time fraud detection models, analyze behavioral data to surface risks, and shape the future of fraud prevention through experimentation and robust data pipelines. Your work will play a pivotal role in shielding customers from harm and enabling trustworthy financial experiences.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do
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Design and deploy fraud detection models to protect users and assets in real time
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Analyze behavioral data to uncover emerging fraud vectors and support rapid incident response
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Develop robust data pipelines and monitoring systems to ensure model accuracy and reliability
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Partner with engineering and product teams to implement safeguards and user-facing features
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Guide experimentation strategy and contribute to long-term fraud prevention roadmap
What you bring
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3+ years of experience in data science or applied ML, with a focus on fraud detection or risk mitigation
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Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with ML frameworks like XGBoost, LightGBM, or TensorFlow
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Strong statistical acumen with experience in anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and A/B testing
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Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences
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A collaborative mindset and proactive approach to navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments
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