DataVisor · 5 months ago
Senior Data Scientist, Fraud Analytics and Strategy
DataVisor is the world's leading AI-powered Fraud and Risk Platform that delivers the best overall detection coverage in the industry. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to operate at the intersection of fraud domain expertise, analytics, and AI-driven product innovation, leading the design and implementation of fraud detection strategies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCyber SecurityFraud DetectionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead the design, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of fraud detection strategies across account origination, money movement, and card payment channels (CP/CNP)
Conduct forensic analysis to identify emerging and 'day-zero' fraud patterns, translating insights into actionable detection logic
Collaborate with the internal Data Science teams to refine ML features and ensure detection models capture the most relevant signals
Act as a key stakeholder for Engineering and Product teams, providing high-fidelity feedback on AI-driven tools and automation workflows
Own governance standards for fraud rules and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (AML, KYC, BSA)
Serve as a subject matter expert on external data sources and enrichment signals to enhance detection capabilities
Mentor junior team members through project guidance and knowledge sharing
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure fraud strategy aligns with evolving client and market needs
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S. degree required in a quantitative or related field (STEM, Economics, Finance)
3-5 years of hands-on experience in fraud strategy, fraud analytics, or risk management within Fintech, Tier-1 Banking, Payments, or large-scale Merchant environments
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python with experience analyzing large, complex datasets
Deep understanding of payment fraud (CP/CNP) and familiarity with AML, KYC, and regulatory frameworks
Ability to think like an attacker and proactively design robust fraud defenses
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Data Science, Engineering, and Product teams
Strong communication skills to clearly convey technical and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
advanced degree or professional certifications (CAMS, CFE)
Benefits
PTO
Stock Option
Health Benefits
Company
DataVisor
DataVisor is a fraud detection company powered by transformational AI technology.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$94.5MKey Investors
HSGGenesis Capital
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $40M
2019-10-21Series C
2018-02-09Series C· $40M
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2025-08-20
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