Senior Data Scientist - Transaction Monitoring (Remote)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist (Transaction Monitoring) to join our dynamic team. This remote position offers you the chance to leverage your expertise in Python, PySpark, and Spark while making a significant impact in the fight against financial crime. You will be responsible for ensuring our analysts can focus on true positive alerts, thus adding value to our operations.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement data science models, ensuring high-quality code and alignment with IT, Architecture, and Business teams.
• Anticipate potential challenges from model choices and lead brainstorming sessions to tackle these challenges effectively.
• Coach and mentor junior data scientists, promoting best practices across the team.
• Communicate data science insights to business stakeholders effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Bring analytics models to production, demonstrating proven success in writing production-grade code.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced analytics, modeling, or artificial intelligence, particularly with large datasets.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, and Spark; experience with Azure Databricks is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor other data scientists.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial crime analytics or transaction monitoring.
• Familiarity with data storytelling techniques.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive gross salary aligned with market standards.
• 20 days of holiday per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Support for personal development, including reimbursement for certification charges.
• Income tax return filing assistance.
• Visa sponsorship for candidates and their dependents.
• Possibility of bonuses based on performance.