CTI Data Scientist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze vast datasets to detect trends, patterns, and anomalies indicating payment card compromises within a client's portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain predictive models and machine learning algorithms to strengthen fraud detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data pipelines, ensuring data quality for analysis.
• Create visualizations and reports to convey results and insights to stakeholders in actionable terms.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, machine learning, and fraud detection.
• Participate in innovative brainstorming sessions to design solutions for fraud detection and prevention.
• Contribute to documenting methodologies, algorithms, and processes for knowledge sharing and future reference.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field; Ph.D. is advantageous.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or statistical analysis, with a preference for the financial or payments industry.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and model development.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras) and data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Familiarity with SQL for relational database querying and management.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods such as regression analysis, clustering, time series analysis, and classification.
• Exceptional analytical skills for deriving insights from complex datasets.
• Effective communication skills for conveying technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the financial or payments industry.
• Knowledge of fraud detection systems and techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms or big data technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field; Ph.D. is advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Fuel Your Life Wellness Program
• 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plans and Incentives & Bonuses
• Employee Resource Groups
• Paid Time Away