[Remote] Data Scientist-POC
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing advanced technologies to combat various forms of fraud. The Data Scientist will design and deploy data-driven solutions, work directly with clients to address fraud challenges, and collaborate with engineering to optimize backend systems.
Responsibilities
- Champion a data-first approach across internal teams and client engagements, promoting clarity and impact
- Build and deploy machine learning models to prevent fraud across diverse fintech use cases
- Use data and models to support the development of risk mitigation strategies and interventions while preserving and improving the user experience
- Work directly with clients to understand challenges and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions
- Evolve our risk metrics, the supporting datasets, and how we measure the causal impact of initiatives
- Collaborate with engineering to scale models into production and optimize performance
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in data science or quantitative modeling, ideally in risk or fraud contexts
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of Python, R, Spark, SQL, or equivalent
- Sharp critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with a bias toward action
- Proven ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients
Benefits
- Generous compensation in cash and equity
- Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
- Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
- Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
- Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
- 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
- MacBook Pro delivered to your door
- One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
- Monthly meal stipend
- Monthly social meet-up stipend
- Annual health and wellness stipend
- Annual Learning stipend
- Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory
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