Head of Data Science
Location: Remote
Compensation: Base+commission
Reviewed: Thu, May 28, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the research agenda for fraud insights, the full-time Head of Data Science will manage a team to develop analytical frameworks, extract intelligence from a global identity graph, and influence product strategy, all while working remotely.
Key responsibilities
- Own the research agenda by designing studies that address fraud identification and causal inference
- Turn the identity graph into intelligence by identifying fraud rings and emerging attack typologies
- Bridge external regulatory signals with internal models to inform product and strategy decisions
Required qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- 10+ years of experience in data science, fraud analytics, or quantitative economics
- Proven expertise in fraud, identity risk, or financial crime domains
- Strong command of causal inference and statistical modeling techniques
- Track record of external thought leadership and public representation in the fraud and identity space
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