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RealPage, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Director, Risk, Data Science and Analytics - Remote

RealPage, Inc. is seeking a visionary and hands-on Risk Data Science and Analytics Leader to architect the next generation of risk intelligence for a dynamic payments platform serving the property management industry. This role will lead the development of advanced risk models and AI-powered systems across fraud, compliance, and credit domains, driving real-time decisioning that balances protection with growth.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain predictive models for fraud detection, credit risk assessment, and compliance monitoring
Develop and maintain enterprise risk scores for tenants and property managers, integrating multi-dimensional signals from compliance, fraud, and credit risk profiles
Build real-time fraud risk scoring systems using behavioral analytics, device intelligence, identity verification, and transaction anomaly detection
Develop robust forecasting frameworks for credit and fraud losses
Deliver accurate and timely reporting to finance, operations, and executive leadership
Monitor portfolio performance and identify emerging risk trends, including fraud typologies and attack vectors
Lead A/B testing and simulation efforts to evaluate new risk policies and operational strategies
Quantify trade-offs between fraud prevention, credit exposure, and customer experience
Partner with policy and product teams to iterate on risk rules, thresholds, and fraud mitigation strategies
Build models to forecast operational headcount needs based on transaction volumes, risk profiles, and policy changes
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track team productivity and efficiency
Support workforce planning and budget allocation with data-driven insights
Collaborate with strategic partners, product, and engineering teams to design and implement AI agents to automate manual underwriting and fraud review workflows
Leverage natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and decision intelligence to streamline document analysis, customer evaluation, and exception handling
Build intelligent agents capable of triaging fraud alerts, escalating high-risk cases, and learning from feedback loops
Partner with product and engineering to develop dynamic, real-time risk decisioning systems that adapt to user behavior, transaction context, and external signals
Integrate internal data (e.g., payment history, behavioral patterns) and external data (e.g., credit bureaus, identity verification, device intelligence) to power customized offerings such as: Payments acceleration for low-risk users, Dynamic transaction and velocity limits based on real-time risk posture, Risk-based pricing, upselling, and cross-selling of financial products
Collaborate with product, marketing, and revenue teams to embed risk intelligence into customer journeys and lifecycle strategies

Qualification

Risk model developmentAI solutions deploymentPythonSQLMachine learning frameworksFraud detection systemsAnomaly detectionBehavioral modelingNatural language processingLarge language modelsComposite risk scoresBusiness acumenCross-functional influenceCommunication skills

Required

Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in risk analytics, preferably in payments, fintech, or financial services
Proven track record of building and deploying risk models and AI solutions in production
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks
Experience with fraud detection systems, anomaly detection, and behavioral modeling
Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, and agentic workflows for operational automation
Experience developing composite risk scores using multi-dimensional data sources
Strong business acumen and ability to translate risk insights into growth strategies
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus based on position.

Company

RealPage, Inc.

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RealPage is the leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (19)
2023 (11)
2022 (11)
2021 (17)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$105.04M
Key Investors
Camden PartnersApax Partners
2022-01-13Post Ipo Equity· $18.64M
2020-12-21Acquired
2011-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $6.87M

Leadership Team

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Dirk Wakeham
Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Winn
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
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