Data Scientist - T&S, Fraud and CX

Favorited; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate analyst to join their dynamic team in Santa Monica. This full-time hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that protect users from online threats. You will analyze data to uncover patterns and present insights through engaging dashboards. Collaborating with a talented team, you will develop scalable solutions and mentor fellow analysts. With a commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to make a meaningful impact in the world of mobile live-streaming.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid company holidays

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in threat discovery and prevention.
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to identify potential threats and build protection strategies.
• Analyze threat actor behaviors and enhance detection models.

Skills

Data Analysis

Threat Detection

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Mode

Job description

Apply to this position if you …

• Are passionate about protecting users and mitigating online threats.

• Excel at analyzing data, uncovering patterns, and presenting insights through dynamic dashboards.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability and resilience are key.

Who We Are

At Favorited, we are redefining mobile live-streaming as a fully interactive, gamified experience. We’re dedicated to fostering deeper connections between creators and their communities through play, and ensuring that creators are compensated well in the process.

Our App

• iOS

• Android

Who You Are

• An insightful analyst with a talent for identifying harmful patterns and turning data into actionable insights.

• A team player who can collaborate with diverse stakeholders to create effective and scalable solutions.

• A leader who can manage projects, mentor team members, and create visually compelling dashboards to communicate key findings.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a team of experts to proactively identify potential threats and build scalable protections to address them.

• Analyze behaviors and tactics of threat actors, collect high-confidence signals, and work with engineers to enhance detection models and create data-driven mitigation strategies.

• Design and test predictive models to identify abusive behaviors and improve feature integrity.

• Build and maintain dashboards to visualize analytics and present actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Strengthen investigation and intelligence-gathering processes by improving standard operating procedures.

• Partner with the fraud team to analyze data patterns related to fraudulent activities, develop detection models, and create mitigation strategies to safeguard user transactions and platform integrity.

• Work cross-functionally with product, operations, policy, and communications teams to identify gaps in threat detection and mitigation processes.

• Mentor and support data scientists and analysts to execute the team roadmap and achieve goals.

What We Are Looking for

• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: integrity and authenticity, violent behaviors, or dangerous actors.

• At least 3 years of experience in threat discovery and prevention

• Advanced skills in statistical analysis, SQL, and programming languages such as Python or R.

• Experience building dashboards and visualizing data through tools like Mode, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, including model design and testing; familiarity with deep learning or recommendation systems is a plus.

• A proven track record of identifying malicious behaviors and creatively developing solutions to mitigate threats.

• Experience leading projects, mentoring staff, and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Strong project management skills to ensure impactful outcomes and align with team priorities.

• Resilience and commitment to self-care to manage the challenges of working with sensitive content.

Where You’ll Work

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Santa Monica, CA. You will work 2-3 days per week in our office, collaborating closely with a passionate and talented team.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.

• 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.

• Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.

• Paid company holidays for time to recharge.

• Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.