Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/found/jobs/data-scientist-risk-united-states-remote Job Description: Found Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Found is on a mission to make self-employment easier. With business banking and smart, simple financial tools, we help people seamlessly run their own businesses. With over half the U.S. workforce predicted to be self-employed by 2027, we’re proud to be meeting a real and growing need. 51 - 200 employees πŸ’° $60M Series B on 2022-02 Data Scientist, Risk 3 days ago πŸ„ California – Remote πŸ—½ New York – Remote +2 more states πŸ’΅ $163k - $210k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟑 Mid-level 🟠 Senior πŸ“Š Data Scientist πŸ¦… H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem πŸ“‹ Description β€’ Analyze and Assess Risk: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, transaction patterns, and user behavior to identify and assess potential credit, fraud, and compliance risks. β€’ Develop and Implement Risk Controls: Partner with product, engineering and data science teams to design, build, and deploy automated risk controls and decisioning systems that balance user experience with platform safety. β€’ Contribute to Strategic Planning: Provide valuable insights and recommendations to leadership on risk trends, policy improvements, and long-term risk strategy to support Found's growth and expansion. β€’ Optimize Processes: Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing risk management processes and workflows, and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability. 🎯 Requirements β€’ 5+ years in Analytics or Data Science β€’ A strong analytical mindset and are comfortable working with large datasets to derive actionable insights. You are skilled in using tools like SQL, Python, or other analytical software. β€’ Strong communication skills, the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex risk issues and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences β€’ Experience effectively influencing and partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. β€’ Previous experience working at a fintech. β€’ Previous startup experience. β€’ Prior experience in risk with a fintech or financial services risk role. πŸ–οΈ Benefits β€’ 401K, FSA, and Commuter Benefits: We offer all employees access to tax-efficient benefit options alongside competitive base compensation. β€’ Paid parental leave: Found supports employees through all stages of life, which is why new parents employed by Found qualify for 16 weeks of flexible parental leave. β€’ Health benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits and are always 100% covered for employees, 90% covered for dependents. β€’ Work anywhere: We have Found offices in SF and NYC. For team members who work outside those cities, Found also supports fully remote working. β€’ Meaningful equity: Everyone on our team should feel and act like an owner, which is why Found offers industry-competitive equity to all of our employees. β€’ Flexible vacation policy: Vacations, appointments, mental health days- take the time you need, whenever you need to with our flexible time-off policy