What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist position at Remitly?
Job Description
Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.
About The Role
We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Data Scientist with a strong technical foundation and deep curiosity to help us launch and scale our Small and Micro Business payments product.
This role offers a rare opportunity to build core fraud and risk detection capabilities from the ground up, directly influencing the security and integrity of a product with global reach. As Senior Data Scientist, you will be part of Remitly's Small and Micro Business team, focusing on fraud detection, risk management, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity where you will work at the intersection of product, data, and risk to build new systems from the ground up. You will play a pivotal role in launching a product that will transform cross border business payments globally.
You will take ownership of building and operationalizing machine learning models and analytical frameworks to detect and prevent fraud in real time, influence product features with your insights, and shape how we scale safely and efficiently.
This is a hybrid role to support team collaboration and is based in Remitly's office in Seattle, Washington.
You Will
Our Benefits
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.
About The Role
We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Data Scientist with a strong technical foundation and deep curiosity to help us launch and scale our Small and Micro Business payments product.
This role offers a rare opportunity to build core fraud and risk detection capabilities from the ground up, directly influencing the security and integrity of a product with global reach. As Senior Data Scientist, you will be part of Remitly's Small and Micro Business team, focusing on fraud detection, risk management, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity where you will work at the intersection of product, data, and risk to build new systems from the ground up. You will play a pivotal role in launching a product that will transform cross border business payments globally.
You will take ownership of building and operationalizing machine learning models and analytical frameworks to detect and prevent fraud in real time, influence product features with your insights, and shape how we scale safely and efficiently.
This is a hybrid role to support team collaboration and is based in Remitly's office in Seattle, Washington.
You Will
- Develop systems that proactively identify and prevent fraudulent activities, ensuring a secure payment environment.
- Design comprehensive risk assessment frameworks to evaluate transactions, business entities, and customer behaviors and mitigate potential risks.
- Work closely with product, program, engineering, compliance, and risk teams to create solutions that balance robust fraud prevention with an exceptional customer experience.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging fraud patterns to stay ahead of potential threats.
- Develop and deploy machine learning models to detect and mitigate fraud risks effectively.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, shaping key business strategies.
- 5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or risk modeling, preferably in fraud, risk, or financial crime prevention.
- Experience building and deploying ML models in production environments.
- Expertise in Python, SQL, and data analytics tools.
- Deep understanding of fraud detection techniques and risk management methodologies.
- Experience working with real-time data pipelines and large-scale financial datasets.
- Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies for fraud prevention and compliance.
- Experience of working cross-functionally. Strong data communication skills, including data visualization, technical writing, and business writing
- Understanding of AML regulations and financial risk frameworks is a plus.
Our Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education and travel benefits
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $168,000 - $200,000
