Fraud Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015473/MOL

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750 000

SUMMARY:
As a powerhouse in Africa's financial sector, this organization ensures seamless, secure payment solutions for businesses and individuals alike. With cutting-edge technology, it drives financial inclusion and economic growth across the continent.

POSITION INFO:
In this role, you'll analyse data to spot fraud patterns and create models to prevent fraudulent activities. Using machine learning and statistical techniques, you'll develop algorithms to protect financial systems. You'll work with teams to implement solutions that improve fraud prevention and support risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Align deliverables to business strategy with regular reviews.
Provide expertise on fraud and analytics-related projects.
Develop and optimize fraud detection models for payment streams.
Manage client risk profiles and adjust detection models accordingly.
Troubleshoot system anomalies and support data acquisition.
Monitor system performance and contribute to data wrangling and validation.
Communicate technical information to business and technical teams.
Contribute to publications on actionable insights and data science use cases.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

Must have AWS experience.
MSc or BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related fields.
Expertise in data analytics, data engineering, and fraud detection systems.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate in team settings.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in data science or related field.
Expertise in big data analytics, statistical modelling, and programming (Python, R).
Experience with fraud detection models, data wrangling, and SQL.
Familiarity with machine learning techniques and platforms (e.g., Oracle, NetReveal) is a plus.
Experience in the financial industry is advantageous.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Fraud Data Scientist
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 750 000
As a powerhouse in Africa's financial sector, this organization ensures seamless, secure payment solutions for businesses and individuals alike. With cutting-edge technology, it drives financial inclusion and economic growth across the continent.
2 days ago

Treasury administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Today

SALES EXECUTIVE (LINBRO BUSINESS PARK, JOHANNESBURG)
Location: Sandton
Salary:
The Sales Executive is responsible for achieving sales within an assigned territory, focusing on new and existing customers across the education, government, healthcare, private, and corporate sectors. The role involves proactive selling of company products and solutions, identifying new opportunities, and meeting or exceeding sales targets.
1 day ago

Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Midrand
Salary: Market related Monthly
As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible to manage all aspects of the company's financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
2 days ago

EBIKE ADMIN AND OFFICE SUPPORT (BROMHOF, RANDBURG)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Searching for a technically skilled and organized individual to fill an Ebike Admin and Office Support role. The ideal candidate will have a mix of technical expertise in ebike maintenance and repair, along with strong administrative abilities to support the team’s operational needs. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs for ebike motors, as well as ensuring the office...
3 days ago

Treasury administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
25 days ago

INTERMEDIATE FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER – C# - BEDFORDVIEW @ R700K PER ANNUM
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 700000
INTERMEDIATE FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER – C# - BEDFORDVIEW @ R700K PER ANNUM
27 days ago

Accounting Intern
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.About the YES InitiativeThe President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities...
28 days ago

SENIOR DATA ANALYST â GAMING (ROSEBANK, JOHANNESBURG)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to take on the role of Senior data Analyst. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or data science, with additional experience in data analysis, statistical evaluation, and programming tools such as Python or R.
20 days ago

Treasury administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
50 days ago

Fraud Data Scientist

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General