Fraud Data Scientist

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize fraud detection models for payment streams.
  • Analyze client risk profiles and adjust detection models and thresholds accordingly.
  • Investigate system anomalies and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Monitor system performance using industry-standard metrics and client-specific data.
  • Manage data issues and incorporate new fraud data feeds as required.
  • Provide technical communication and data wrangling insights for business teams.
  • Support ad-hoc investigations and contribute to fraud/analytics projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • MSc or BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years experience in fraud detection, data analytics, or statistical modeling.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, SQL, and data wrangling techniques.
  • Experience with big data analytics, scripting, and programming.
This role is key to national fraud prevention initiatives and offers opportunities to collaborate with key stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
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