Data Scientist (Risk & Fraud)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (Risk & Fraud): Deriving valuable insights from unique datasets and turning them into actions that improve the customer experience with an accent on driving strategy using a variety of data science techniques and owning north star metric monitoring. Focus on approaching problems from first principles, designing and analyzing A/B experiments, and ensuring system reliability to protect users.

Location: Remote (US only)

Salary: $168,300—$297,000 USD (depending on location zone)

Company

hirify.global is a technology company building an inclusive economy through various brands like Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto.

What you will do

• Partner directly with the Cash App Risk & Fraud organization and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze large datasets using SQL and scripting languages to surface actionable insights.
• Approach problems from first principles, using statistical and mathematical modeling techniques to understand customer behavior.
• Design and analyze A/B experiments to evaluate impact and optimize risk actions.
• Work with engineers to log new, useful data sources for risk and product features.
• Build, forecast, and report on metrics that drive strategy and facilitate decision making.
• Write code to process, cleanse, and combine data sources, creating curated ETL datasets.
• Build and share data visualizations and self-serve dashboards for partners.

Requirements

• Previous exposure to or interest in risk, fraud, statistical reporting methods, or regulatory data science.
• Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, or similar STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience OR a graduate degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• Experience with scripting and data analysis programming languages, such as Python or R.
• Deep understanding of statistical concepts such as selection bias, probability distributions, and conditional probabilities.
• English: B2 required

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within the US.
• Medical insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Flexible time off and modern family planning support.
• Commitment to building an inclusive workplace.