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SeniorFull-timePythonMachine LearningData ScienceML
Salary Range
$104,975 - $142,025 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our North America Onboarding team. This role focuses on leveraging data science expertise to innovate and deploy models that ensure regulatory compliance while providing a seamless onboarding experience.
Key Responsibilities
- →Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to enhance detection of financial crime, compliance violations, and risk associated with customer onboarding (KYC) and business verification (KYB).
- →Take over existing models to prevent chargebacks in North America and ideate new opportunities with ML to reduce losses on chargebacks.
- →Analyze large volumes of customer and business data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies related to identity verification and regulatory risk typologies.
- →Design and implement experiments (A/B tests) to evaluate the effectiveness of new risk controls and product features.
- →Develop robust data pipelines, algorithms, and tooling using Python and SQL to support real-time data ingestion and model scoring for the KYC/KYB process.
- →Collaborate with analysts, compliance teams, and engineers to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into actionable data insights and automated solutions.
- →Stay informed about the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and regulatory compliance techniques.
Requirements
- ✓Expertise in machine learning and data science
- ✓Proficiency in Python and SQL
- ✓Experience with data pipelines and real-time data ingestion
- ✓Knowledge of A/B testing and experimental design
- ✓Understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management
- ✓Ability to analyze large datasets and identify patterns and anomalies
- ✓Strong collaboration and communication skills
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About Wise
Wise is a global financial services company that has revolutionized the way individuals and businesses manage international money transfers. Founded in 2011 in the UK by Taavet Hinrikus and Conrad Lucas, the company initially emerged as TransferWise before rebranding to Wise in 2021 to better reflect its broader mission of providing transparent, affordable, and efficient financial solutions. Operating in the fintech industry, Wise has established itself as a leader in cross-border payments, offering a more cost-effective alternative to traditional banking services. Its platform is designed to simplify the complexities of international transactions, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Wise provides a suite of products and services that include low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and borderless payment solutions for freelancers and businesses. Key features of its platform include transparent fee structures, real exchange rates, and instant transfers, which set it apart from competitors. The company targets individuals who frequently send money abroad, digital nomads, expatriates, and small to medium-sized enterprises that require seamless cross-border financial operations. By eliminating hidden fees and offering competitive exchange rates, Wise has become a trusted choice for users seeking reliability and affordability in international finance. Wise has achieved significant milestones since its inception, including rapid global expansion with a presence in over 50 countries and processing billions of dollars in transactions annually. The company has secured substantial funding, becoming a unicorn in the fintech space, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to financial inclusion. Its unique value proposition lies in its commitment to transparency and fairness, challenging the traditional banking model by providing users with greater control over their money and reducing the barriers associated with international payments.
