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Lead Data Scientist

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Mexico

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Lead Data Scientist

Marathon Talent

• Build and lead a high-performing data science team, fostering collaboration and innovation. • Mentor and guide team members on technical and strategic initiatives. • Design and implement advanced machine learning models for fraud detection, risk scoring, and acceptance optimization. • Collaborate with engineering and risk teams to integrate models into production systems. • Define and execute a scalable data science strategy that aligns with Conekta's business objectives. • Develop frameworks for data collection, feature engineering, and real-time model deployment. • Analyze large-scale payment data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in payment success rates. • Develop predictive models to enhance payment authorization rates and reduce transaction declines. • Continuously refine fraud detection models to address emerging threats and new fraud patterns. • Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to align data science initiatives with company goals. • Communicate complex findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively

Job Requirements

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.
  • Experience:
  • 5+ years in data science or machine learning roles, with a focus on fraud detection, risk management, or payments.
  • 2+ years of experience leading data science teams or projects.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Python, with experience in machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Strong SQL skills for querying and analyzing large datasets.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Experience with A/B testing, experimentation platforms, and statistical analysis.
  • Experience with platforms for training and implementing models, like SageMaker.
  • Domain Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of payment processing systems, fraud detection methodologies, and risk assessment frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Latin American payment ecosystems is a significant advantage.
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical insights to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and lead the data science function at one of Latin America’s top fintech companies.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to innovate at scale.
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship, training, and career development programs.

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