Data Scientist (payments Risk Analytics)

Nuvei

United States
On-site
3+ years payments risk experience
Strong python data analysis skills
Advanced sql for large datasets
Nuvei, a global fintech company specializing in payment processing, is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Risk & Fraud team. The ideal candidate will analyze ACH transactions and risk data to inform decision-making and optimize payment strategies, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in payments risk analytics

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on portfolio and system-level analysis of ACH transactions, ML risk scores, and decisioning systems rather than manual case reviews.
  • Candidates will use Python to perform exploratory data analysis, feature evaluation, and experimentation across large risk datasets to inform strategy refinement.
  • The position requires strong analytical judgment in ambiguous, data-constrained environments to detect emerging trends and optimize payment program decisions.

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Nuvei, a global fintech company specializing in payment processing, is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Risk & Fraud team. The ideal candidate will analyze ACH transactions and risk data to inform decision-making and optimize payment strategies, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in payments risk analytics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years payments risk experience
  • Strong Python data analysis skills
  • Advanced SQL for large datasets
  • ACH payment transaction analysis
  • ML risk score evaluation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI-assisted tools
  • Knowledge of bank transfer data
  • Ability to work in ambiguous environments
  • Experience with regulated datasets
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in payments risk or fraud analytics
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with ACH or bank transfer data preferred

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