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Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist

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Overview Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist

— Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid); Pay Rate: $50/hour; Employment Type: Contract (1 Year – Possible Extension); Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5 Years); Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s); Visa: GC and USC only

About the Role We are seeking a

talented and dedicated Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist

to join the

Fraud Risk Data Science Team

within the

Risk Data & AI Innovation Organization . You will work on key projects involving

fraud detection, risk analysis, and loss mitigation , applying

machine learning, AI, and data analytics

to tackle complex business challenges.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in

data science, fraud risk analytics , and

AI model development

within eCommerce, online payments, or product abuse/investigation environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop

machine learning and AI models

to detect and mitigate fraud.

Collaborate with

product and engineering

teams to implement, monitor, and refine models.

Support stakeholders and cross-functional teams in

effective usage of models

and analytics.

Leverage

data analysis and visualization tools

(Tableau, AWS QuickSight) to develop dashboards and KPIs.

Present analytical findings and

business recommendations

to leadership and technical partners.

Drive

AI transformation

across risk management initiatives.

Desired Skills & Qualifications Experience:

2–6 years in

machine learning/AI, data science, risk analytics, or fraud analytics .

Hands-on experience with

large datasets

and

statistical analysis

for fraud mitigation.

Proven background in

eCommerce, online payments, trust & safety, or product abuse

domains.

Technical Proficiency:

SQL (strong proficiency required)

Python

(data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.)

AWS

(including AWS QuickSight)

Tableau

for advanced data visualization

Excel

and statistical modeling tools

Skills:

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence model development

Data Science & Risk Analytics

Dashboard creation and KPI tracking

Model monitoring and performance optimization

Experience with

LLMs or AI-based fraud risk tools

(bonus)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Expected Outcomes

Develop and maintain

fraud detection and risk mitigation models .

Deploy

data-driven AI solutions

that operate in real-time for end customers.

Create

dashboards and visual reports

for continuous model performance tracking.

Partner cross-functionally to

improve risk intelligence and fraud prevention strategies .

Additional Details

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, Pacific Time (Day Shift)

Interviews:

2–3 Zoom rounds, including a

SQL assessment

in the first interview.

Hybrid Role:

Candidates must be based in or near

San Jose, CA

Duration:

1-year contract

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