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Lead Data Scientist
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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