Data Scientist, Risk (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Found.com. We are currently looking for a Data Scientist, Risk in United States.

We are seeking a Risk Data Scientist to play a pivotal role in identifying, mitigating, and managing financial and operational risks in a fast-paced fintech environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable risk controls, optimize processes, and provide actionable insights that balance platform safety with a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate thrives in analyzing complex datasets, developing robust risk strategies, and communicating findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a highly collaborative and impactful position where your work directly shapes the integrity and success of financial products.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, transaction patterns, and user behavior to identify potential credit, fraud, and compliance risks.
• Design, build, and deploy automated risk controls and decisioning systems in partnership with engineering, product, and data teams.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership regarding risk trends, policy enhancements, and long-term risk strategy.
• Optimize and improve existing risk management processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure risk mitigation aligns with business growth and operational goals.
• Monitor, document, and communicate risk-related metrics to inform decision-making across the organization.

• 5+ years of experience in Analytics or Data Science with a focus on risk, financial, or operational analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL, Python, or other analytical software to manipulate and derive insights from large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Preferred: prior experience in fintech, startup environments, or financial services risk roles.

• Competitive salary range: $163,000–$210,000, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions, FSA, and commuter benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, 90% coverage for dependents.
• Flexible paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Fully remote work options, with offices available in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and New York.
• Meaningful equity opportunities for all team members.
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy, including mental health days and personal appointments.
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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