Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing advanced technologies to combat various forms of fraud. The Data Scientist will design and deploy data-driven solutions, work directly with clients to address fraud challenges, and collaborate with engineering to optimize backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion a data-first approach across internal teams and client engagements, promoting clarity and impact
• Build and deploy machine learning models to prevent fraud across diverse fintech use cases
• Use data and models to support the development of risk mitigation strategies and interventions while preserving and improving the user experience
• Work directly with clients to understand challenges and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions
• Evolve our risk metrics, the supporting datasets, and how we measure the causal impact of initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering to scale models into production and optimize performance

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in data science or quantitative modeling, ideally in risk or fraud contexts
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Python, R, Spark, SQL, or equivalent
• Sharp critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with a bias toward action
• Proven ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients

Benefits

• Generous compensation in cash and equity
• Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
• Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
• Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
• 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
• MacBook Pro delivered to your door
• One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
• Monthly meal stipend
• Monthly social meet-up stipend
• Annual health and wellness stipend
• Annual Learning stipend
• Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory

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