Fraud Data Scientist

Barclays UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fraud Data Scientist to enhance fraud detection systems using innovative data analytics and machine learning techniques. This role involves collaborating with experts to identify and mitigate fraud risks across various banking products. The successful candidate will leverage their analytical skills to extract insights from data, driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about data science and eager to make a significant impact in the financial sector, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fraud detection or cybersecurity in financial services.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Python, R, SQL and ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance fraud detection systems using data analytics.
• Design and implement predictive models to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data for strategic decisions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Fraud Detection

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

As a Fraud Data Scientist at Barclays, you will be responsible for the development and enhancement of fraud detection systems. Applying advanced analytical methods and data-driven approaches, you’ll improve our ability to detect and prevent fraud across a variety of banking products and services. You’ll work closely with other experts in the field, helping us stay one step ahead in addressing fraud risks.

To be successful as a Fraud Data Scientist, you should have experience with:

• A Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience in fraud detection, scam prevention, or cybersecurity, ideally in a financial services or banking environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis, with hands-on experience using tools and languages such as Python, R, SQL and machine learning frameworks.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be located at our Northampton office.

Purpose of the role

To use innovative data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from the bank's data reserves, leveraging these insights to inform strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the organisation.

Accountabilities

• Identification, collection, extraction of data from various sources, including internal and external sources.
• Performing data cleaning, wrangling, and transformation to ensure its quality and suitability for analysis.
• Development and maintenance of efficient data pipelines for automated data acquisition and processing.
• Design and conduct of statistical and machine learning models to analyse patterns, trends, and relationships in the data.
• Development and implementation of predictive models to forecast future outcomes and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to seek out opportunities to add value from data through Data Science.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.