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We're looking for a Data Scientist to sit at the heart of how we fight fraud — building the models, experiments, and detection systems that protect millions of customers and merchants across our platform .
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of machine learning, product, and engineering, where your work will directly shape how Moniepoint detects and responds to emerging fraud threats .
You are a data-driven, intellectually curious Data Scientist who is energized by hard problems in fraud and financial crime .
You'll prototype and ship ML models, design experiments, and uncover new fraud signals across our ecosystem — partnering closely with engineers, product managers, and analysts to turn your work into production-grade systems .
Ranked in 2024 by the Financial Times, Moniepoint is Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, trusted by over 10 million business and individual accounts, processing billions of Naira in transactions monthly . Our mission is to enable financial happiness for every African, everywhere .
We're looking for a Data Scientist to sit at the heart of how we fight fraud — building the models, experiments, and detection systems that protect millions of customers and merchants across our platform . This is a high-impact role at the intersection of machine learning, product, and engineering, where your work will directly shape how Moniepoint detects and responds to emerging fraud threats .
You are a data-driven, intellectually curious Data Scientist who is energized by hard problems in fraud and financial crime . You'll prototype and ship ML models, design experiments, and uncover new fraud signals across our ecosystem — partnering closely with engineers, product managers, and analysts to turn your work into production-grade systems .
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A strong foundation in statistics with a degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).
3+ years of experience in data science, decision science, or risk analytics within fraud, payments, or financial crime.
Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
Fraud, risk, or financial services experience is a strong plus.
Solid grounding in data science fundamentals: experimentation, statistical inference, model evaluation, and feature engineering.
Comfort working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams with high ownership expectations.
Production-grade ML models and anomaly detection systems that effectively surface and mitigate novel fraud vectors before they scale .
Well-designed experiments that successfully balance customer experience against fraud loss reduction .
Clear sizing of fraud typologies that effectively drives product prioritization and strategic investment decisions .
Seamless cross-functional alignment where technical model outputs are consistently translated into real-world fraud mitigations .
Culture: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member . We've built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voi ces are heard . We value and respect each other and always look out for one another . Above all, we are human .
Learning: We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks .
Compensation: You'll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits .
Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
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