Lead PoC Data Science (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead PoC Data Science (Fintech): Driving critical proof-of-concept projects for enterprise customers in fraud prevention with an accent on ML prototyping and client-facing delivery. Focus on building scalable production-ready fraud analytics solutions and leading a team of data scientists to demonstrate platform ROI.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA or Canada)

Salary: $160,000 – $270,000

Company

hirify.global is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing device intelligence, behavior biometrics, and AI to stop identity and payment fraud for banks and fintechs.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of IC data scientists, setting direction and managing professional growth.
• Own POC/POV delivery by partnering with enterprise customers to demonstrate fraud-loss reduction and ROI.
• Maintain a hands-on approach by building ML models and conducting in-depth fraud analyses.
• Design dashboards and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness of risk strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and GTM teams to scale models into production.
• Mentor the team on modeling rigor, data storytelling, and high-impact client communication.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in fraud/risk data science and analytics within fintech or payments.
• 2–3 years in a people leadership role (team lead or manager).
• Strong technical proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Proven track record with applied ML in production, specifically anomaly detection, classification, and graph analytics.
• Expertise in BI and dashboarding tools such as Sigma, Tableau, or Metabase.
• Must be located in the United States or Canada.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with real-time decision infrastructure like Flink, Kafka, or feature stores.
• Professional background in a high-growth fintech or financial institution.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with a "Work from Anywhere" philosophy.
• Competitive compensation including cash and equity with early exercise options.
• Flexible paid time off and an annual year-end break.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 4% matching in 401k / RRSP for US and Canada employees.
• Various stipends for home office setup, monthly meals, wellness, and annual learning.