Lead Data Scientist, Financial Crime Solutions

Mastercard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their Financial Crime Solutions team. In this role, you'll develop innovative algorithms to combat financial crime using payments data. You will work closely with engineering teams and engage in product design and proof-of-concept projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills and experience with data science libraries. This position is based in London and offers the opportunity to tackle real-world financial crime challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with proficiency in standard data science libraries.
• Experience developing algorithms and evidence of previous work.
• Ability to model and understand data behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Perform proof-of-concept projects and engage in product design.
• Develop new algorithms to enhance financial crime products.
• Conduct research to understand criminal behaviors in payments data.
• Create white papers and client-facing data visualizations.

Skills

Python programming

Data science libraries (pandas, scikit-learn)

Algorithm design

Communication with non-technical colleagues

Exploration of new programming languages and technologies

Tools

Kafka

TensorFlow

TensorFlow

Job description

A global technology company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their Financial Crime Solutions team. In this role, you'll develop innovative algorithms to combat financial crime using payments data. You will work closely with engineering teams and engage in product design and proof-of-concept projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills and experience with data science libraries. This position is based in London and offers the opportunity to tackle real-world financial crime challenges.