Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist

Job Title: Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Pay Rate: $45–$50/hr (W2) Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid Preferred) Duration: 12-Month Contract | Full-Time (40 hrs/week) About the Role We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist to join a cutting-edge Risk Data & AI Innovation team. In this role, you will support key projects focused on fraud detection, risk analysis, and loss mitigation using advanced data science and machine learning techniques. This is a contract role designed to support the team during multiple planned leaves over the next year, with potential for extension based on business needs and performance. The ideal candidate is experienced in data science, passionate about fraud prevention, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do • Design and develop machine learning and AI models to detect and mitigate fraud • Use data analysis to identify fraud trends and create actionable insights • Collaborate with stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams to implement and monitor AI-driven risk solutions • Develop dashboards and visualizations to track model performance and fraud KPIs • Contribute to the broader AI transformation within risk management efforts What You Bring • 2–6 years of experience in data science, machine learning/AI, and risk analytics • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) • Strong experience solving complex business problems using statistical analysis and machine learning • High proficiency in SQL, Python, AWS, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or AWS Quicksight • Experience working with large-scale datasets in risk, fraud, eCommerce, or payments domains • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading projects with clarity and direction Preferred Qualifications • Experience developing AI models using LLMs or other generative AI tools • Experience in building and implementing fraud or risk-specific models • Prior background in trust & safety, fraud prevention, abuse detection, or similar risk functions • Strong communication and project management skills EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws. REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.