Data Scientist - Risk Analysis

Capital on Tap; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Camden Town is seeking a Risk Analyst to optimize fraud detection and financial crime processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills in SQL and Python. Offering a vibrant work environment with numerous benefits, including private healthcare, flexible work options, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Worldwide travel insurance

Anniversary Rewards

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Learning and Wellbeing Budget

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Free therapy sessions

Dog Friendly Offices

Free drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• At least three years of risk analysis experience ideally in credit cards, fraud, collections or fincrime.
• Highly analytical and comfortable conducting complex analysis using SQL and Python.
• Exceptional detail orientated, problem solving skills and 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Owning, monitoring and optimising fraud detection rules.
• Applying analytics to enhance Financial Crime detection processes.
• Maximising performance of collections function through scoring and segmentation.

Skills

Risk analysis experience

SQL

Python

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in Economics or STEM subject

Job description

We're looking for a Risk Analyst to join our risk analytics team. You will work across Fraud, Fincrime, Collections and Disputes using data and analytics to innovate and optimise our risk based decision making for the purpose of minimising credit losses and maximising regulatory compliance. Playing a central role in our risk analytics team, responsibilities of your role will include:

Responsibilities

• Owning, monitoring and continually optimising our fraud detection rules
• Applying advanced analytics to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our Financial Crime detection processes
• Maximising the performance of our collections function through scoring and segmentation to optimise our approach at a customer level
• Working with external vendors to continually evaluate innovative or alternative products and tools
• Proactively championing best use of AI to accelerate delivery of analytical output and as an integral part of our business solutions

Your role will involve presentation to and active collaboration with a wide group of business stakeholders including Operations, Credit, Senior Management and external business partners.

Qualifications

• At least three years of risk analysis experience ideally including credit cards, fraud, collections or fincrime
• Highly analytical and comfortable conducting complex analysis using SQL and Python
• Exceptional detail orientated, problem solving skills and the 'can do' attitude to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment
• Excellent collaboration skills and a natural team player
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to other analysts, business stakeholders and senior leadership
• 2.1 or above at degree level, preferably in Economics or STEM subject

Capital on Tap was founded with the mission to help small business owners and make their lives easier. Today, we provide an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money. Capital on Tap proudly serves over 200,000 businesses across the world and our goal is to help 1 million small businesses by 2030.

Why Join Us? We empower you to be innovative and solve complex problems. Take ownership, make an impact, and thrive in our scaling and agile environment. This is a Hybrid role, the Risk team work from our London (Shoreditch) Offices 3 days per week.

We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
• Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
• Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• 6 free therapy sessions per year
• Dog Friendly Offices
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Interview Process

• First stage: 30 minute intro and values call with Talent Partner (Video call)
• Second stage (in person):
  • 45min technical assessment
  • 60min case study
  • 45min competency based interview
• Final stage: 30 minute executive interview