Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist
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Job Description:
Remitlys vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011 we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need no matter where they call home. Join over 2700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Data Scientist with a strong technical foundation and deep curiosity to help us launch and scale our Small and Micro Business payments product.
This role offers a rare opportunity to build core fraud and risk detection capabilities from the ground up directly influencing the security and integrity of a product with global reach. As Senior Data Scientist you will be part of Remitlys Small and Micro Business team focusing on fraud detection risk management and compliance. This is a unique opportunity where you will work at the intersection of product data and risk to build new systems from the ground up. You will play a pivotal role in launching a product that will transform cross border business payments globally.
You will take ownership of building and operationalizing machine learning models and analytical frameworks to detect and prevent fraud in real time influence product features with your insights and shape how we scale safely and efficiently.
This is a hybrid role to support team collaboration and is based in Remitlys office in Seattle Washington.
You Will:
- Develop systems that proactively identify and prevent fraudulent activities ensuring a secure payment environment.
- Design comprehensive risk assessment frameworks to evaluate transactions business entities and customer behaviors and mitigate potential risks.
- Work closely with product program engineering compliance and risk teams to create solutions that balance robust fraud prevention with an exceptional customer experience.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends anomalies and emerging fraud patterns to stay ahead of potential threats.
- Develop and deploy machine learning models to detect and mitigate fraud risks effectively.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders shaping key business strategies.
You Have:
- 5 years of experience in data science analytics or risk modeling preferably in fraud risk or financial crime prevention.
- Experience building and deploying ML models in production environments.
- Expertise in Python SQL and data analytics tools.
- Deep understanding of fraud detection techniques and risk management methodologies.
- Experience working with realtime data pipelines and largescale financial datasets.
- Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies for fraud prevention and compliance.
- Experience of working crossfunctionally. Strong data communication skills including data visualization technical writing and business writing
- Understanding of AML regulations and financial risk frameworks is a plus.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $ 168000 $200000. In the U.S. Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LIHYBRID
Our Benefits:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health dental and vision 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental medical military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education and travel benefits
We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race creed color religion sex gender identification and expression marital status military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran pregnancy (including a womans potential to get pregnant pregnancyrelated conditions and childbearing) sexual orientation age 40 and over) national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status physical mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal) HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status genetic information status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence sexual or stalking or any other protected class as established by law.
Remitly is an EVerify Employer
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
