Data Scientist (Fraud)

Moniepoint · Remote, India · Remote · Full Time

• Posted 9 September 2026
• Closes 9 October 2026
• Data & Tech

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About the role

Moniepoint is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to design and deploy machine learning models that detect and mitigate financial fraud. Candidates need at least three years of experience in data science or risk analytics within payments or financial crime, alongside strong skills in statistical inference and anomaly detection. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and shipping production-grade models is essential.

Skills they are looking for

• Python
• SQL
• Machine Learning
• Fraud Detection
• Anomaly Detection
• Statistical Analysis
• A/B Testing
• Feature Engineering

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