

Data Scientist
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This role is a Data Scientist contract position focused on Risk and Fraud analytics, requiring 10+ years of experience. Key skills include Python, SQL, and machine learning. Location is unspecified; pay rate is also unspecified. A relevant degree is required.
๐ - Country
United States
๐ฑ - Currency
$ USD
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๐ฐ - Day rate
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๐๏ธ - Date discovered
July 23, 2025
๐ - Project duration
Unknown
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๐๏ธ - Location type
Unknown
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๐ - Contract type
Unknown
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๐ - Security clearance
Unknown
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๐ - Location detailed
Atlanta, GA
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๐ง - Skills detailed
#Datasets #Data Science #Computer Science #Anomaly Detection #Cloud #BI (Business Intelligence) #Python #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Mathematics #Azure #SAS #Tableau #Visualization #Microsoft Power BI #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Compliance #Statistics #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #ML (Machine Learning)
Role description
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Short Description
In this role, you will analyze large and/or complex datasets, develop predictive models, and derive actionable insights that drive key business decisions.
Complete Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Scientist with experience in Risk and Fraud analytics to join our growing team.ย This role will focus on developing and deploying machine learning models, statistical methods, and data-driven strategies to detect risky behaviors and prevent fraudulent activities across our products and services.
Key Responsibilities
ยทCollect, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
ยทDevelop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to support decision-making and improve business performance.
ยทTranslatebusiness problems into data-driven solutions with measurable impact.
โข Develop and deploy machine learning models to detect, predict, and prevent fraudulent transactions and behavior patterns.
โข Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to identify fraud trends and root causes.
โข Collaborate with fraud operations, engineering, and compliance teams to implement real-time fraud detection solutions.
โข Design and monitor KPIs to evaluate model performance and improve fraud detection systems over time.
โข Conduct deep-dive investigations into fraud cases, creating detailed reports and actionable insights.
โข Stay current with emerging fraud techniques, industry best practices, and data science tools.
Required Qualifications
โข Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or a related field.
โข 10+ years of professional experience in data science
โข Proficient in Python, SQL, SAS and machine learning techniques
โข Experience in responsible use of AI if used in solution design
ยทStrong analytical skills and the ability to identify patterns and trends from data
โข Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
โข Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised fraud detection techniques, including anomaly detection, behavioral modeling, and network analysis.
โข Experience with visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Familiarity with graph analytics or network-based fraud detection tools. Highly desired 0 ย Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues related to fraud and financial crime. Highly desired 0 ย Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. Highly desired 0 ย Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or a related field. Required 0 ย Professional experience in data science. Required 10 Years Proficient in Python, SQL, SAS and machine learning techniques. Required 5 Years Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Required 5 Years Understanding of supervised and unsupervised fraud detection techniques, including anomaly detection, behavioral modeling, and network analysis. Required 0 ย Experience with visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. Required 5 Years Experience in responsible use of AI if used in solution design. Required 5 Years Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify patterns and trends from data. Required 0 ย