Senior Data Scientist, Fraud

TRM Labs

1d • $170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have end-to-end ownership of investigation, analytics, model development, and data product delivery that feed directly into TRM’s product. You will specialize in combating blockchain-related Fraud and Scam, working directly with specialized intelligence analysts to develop intelligence used by our customers. The intelligence you uncover will help identify new threat vectors that are unique to cryptocurrencies and blockchains. The data you produce will be consumed by prestigious entities such as former FBI, Secret Service, the private sector, and other law enforcement agencies, enabling them to stay ahead of evolving criminal activities in the cryptocurrency space.

Requirements

• Your academic background is in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics or Physics. Advanced degree preferred.
• You have 6+ years of experience working in an analytical role.
• You have proven experience with at least one programming language (Python preferred) and are comfortable developing code in a team environment (e.g. git, notebooks, testing).
• You have a working knowledge of relational databases, (e.g. SQL)
• You think about data in terms of statistical distributions and have a big enough analytics toolbox to know how to find patterns in data and identify targets for performance
• You have a high tolerance for ambiguity. You find a way through. You anticipate. You connect and synthesize.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom models, algorithms, and interactive visualizations that will be consumed by former FBI, Secret Service, and Europol agents and analysts to detect new threat vectors unique to cryptocurrencies and blockchains
• Collaborate with engineers and research scientists to design algorithms to analyze complex data structures inherent to cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This will involve working with distributed ledger technologies, cryptographic protocols, and transactional data to uncover suspicious activities.
• Create interactive visualizations that allow law enforcement agencies to explore and understand complex blockchain data easily. These visualizations will enable investigators to navigate through the data effectively and identify key insights related to potential fraud and financial crime.
• As a leader in the team, you will collaborate closely with intelligence analysts, data scientists, and research scientists to align on project goals, methodologies, and deliverables. You will communicate your findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You will stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and fraud and scam-related crime. This will involve continuous learning, attending conferences, and exploring research papers to incorporate cutting-edge techniques into your work.
• Develop your skills through exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues
• Establish best practices and statistical rigor around data-driven decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees