Senior Data Scientist, Risk — Remote + Equity

Shakepay; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help shape how risk is measured and managed. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, SQL, and Python, working alongside diverse teams to deliver insights. With a focus on fraud prevention and regulatory compliance, you’ll develop metrics and dashboards to enhance operational efficiency. Attractive perks include stock options, health coverage, and a robust budget for personal development.

Benefits

Stock options

Annual salary assessments

Health and wellness coverage

Remote work support

Annual budget for career growth

20 days of vacation

Parental leave top up

Quarterly team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficient in SQL and Python.
• Experience with modern data stacks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with various teams to define risk metrics.
• Analyze fraud and abuse patterns.
• Build dashboards tracking fraud metrics.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistical techniques

Communication skills

Analytical work

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Metabase

Preset

Job description

A fintech firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help shape how risk is measured and managed. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, SQL, and Python, working alongside diverse teams to deliver insights. With a focus on fraud prevention and regulatory compliance, you’ll develop metrics and dashboards to enhance operational efficiency. Attractive perks include stock options, health coverage, and a robust budget for personal development.