Senior Fraud Data Scientist

Compensation: $125K

Job Overview – Senior Fraud Data Scientist (Remote) – 33643

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced fraud detection systems at our financial software client, using analytics and machine learning to identify and prevent fraudulent tax filings. You'll collaborate across security, product, and compliance teams to develop robust, data-driven fraud prevention strategies.

You'll be responsible for:

Fraud Detection & Investigation:

• Develop real-time fraud detection systems and scoring models
• Automate rules for known and emerging fraud threats
• Conduct forensic analyses of suspicious activity

Pattern Analysis & Prevention:

• Use ML to detect evolving fraud patterns
• Analyze historical fraud cases for common indicators
• Continuously update fraud detection rules and monitor control effectiveness

Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Work with security and product teams to implement preventative measures
• Support the integration of fraud-resistant features into products

Analytics & Reporting:

• Build fraud dashboards (Power BI, Snowflake)
• Report on fraud trends, KPIs, and prevention metrics
• Deliver insights and investigation reports to leadership and legal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Data Science, CS, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 5+ years in fraud detection/prevention, ideally in FinTech or tax services
• Expertise in data analytics, ML, and fraud investigation
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Languages & Tools: Python, SQL, Power BI, TensorFlow/PyTorch
• Detection Platforms: Splunk, Palantir, IP intelligence, device fingerprinting
• Other: Statistical modeling, real-time monitoring systems, project management

Additional Job Details

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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

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About Our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.