Real-Time Fraud Data Scientist — AI for Trust

Tamara; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in UAE is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Fraud team. This role focuses on developing AI and machine learning models to enhance fraud detection and prevention for both consumers and merchants. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, a background in data science, and experience with real-time applications. Candidates should hold a degree in a quantitative field and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a data science role specializing in fraud detection.
• Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models for real-time applications.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy real-time fraud detection features and models.
• Identify fraudulent patterns in large datasets using advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with data engineers to maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Work with fraud operations team to improve models based on emerging threats.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python programming

Machine learning

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

SQL proficiency

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A fintech company in UAE is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Fraud team. This role focuses on developing AI and machine learning models to enhance fraud detection and prevention for both consumers and merchants. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, a background in data science, and experience with real-time applications. Candidates should hold a degree in a quantitative field and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.