Head of Data Science & POCs (Remote - North America)

Jobgether

87d • $220,000 - $275,000

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Data Science & POCs in North America. This role provides the opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact data science team focused on fraud prevention and real-time risk management. You will own proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-value (POV) projects with enterprise customers, helping them understand and quantify the impact of fraud-reduction strategies. This is a hands-on leadership position where technical expertise, strategic thinking, and mentorship converge. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive measurable outcomes, improve platform performance, and deliver business value from day one.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in fraud analytics, data science, or machine learning, with at least 2 years leading technical teams delivering real-time risk solutions.
• Proven track record in reducing fraud losses and false positives for high-volume consumer or B2B products.
• Strong expertise in applied ML, anomaly detection, and experimentation design.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with modern data infrastructure, including Kafka, Flink, feature stores, and vector databases.
• Experience managing and delivering POC/POV workstreams with measurable customer outcomes.
• Exceptional executive presence and storytelling skills, capable of communicating complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and working in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
• Authorization to work in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end POC and POV initiatives, showcasing real-time fraud-loss reduction and ROI for enterprise customers.
• Build, optimize, and scale decision systems combining machine learning models, features, and rules across large-scale data streams.
• Hire, coach, and mentor a team of data scientists and fraud analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Implement experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, bandit models) to validate new fraud prevention strategies safely.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to embed data insights into dashboards, APIs, and pricing strategies.
• Present findings, results, and strategic recommendations to executives, customers, and stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Drive innovation in platform signals, features, and feedback loops to enhance system intelligence and speed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: US$220K–$275K / CA$310K–$375K plus Series C equity with significant upside potential.
• Remote-first culture: work from home, the beach, or anywhere you’re productive.
• Flexible paid time off, year-end break, and self-care days.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Retirement contributions: 401(k) match in the US / RRSP match in Canada.
• MacBook Pro delivered to your door and a one-time home office stipend.
• Monthly meal and social meet-up stipends, annual wellness and learning stipends.
• Access to expert financial advisory services.
• Opportunity to work with a world-class, globally distributed team and make a measurable impact on fraud prevention for enterprise customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees