Associate Fraud Strategy Data Scientist

Job Description Job Description About the job: The Associate Fraud Strategy Data Scientist will support fraud detection, risk analysis, and loss mitigation through data analysis, predictive modeling, and strategy development. This role partners with product and engineering teams to design fraud solutions that balance risk control with customer experience. We’re looking for someone who: • Has up to 2 years of experience in risk analytics, data science, or fraud/risk management (eCommerce, payments, or fraud investigation experience preferred) • Holds a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • Is proficient in SQL, Python, Excel, and data science libraries • Has experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau • Can work with large datasets and translate complex results into actionable insights • Communicates clearly with technical teams, business partners, and executives • Thrives in ambiguity and drives projects toward measurable outcomes • (Preferred) Has experience with AWS, fraud investigations, rule systems, or ML collaboration What you’ll do: • Design and refine fraud detection and mitigation rules • Develop Python scripts, models, and dashboards to support fraud strategies • Investigate large or novel fraud cases and identify root causes • Partner with product and engineering teams to enhance fraud control capabilities • Present fraud strategies and guide execution across stakeholders • Analyze fraud KPIs and report outcomes through dashboards and visualizations • Collaborate cross-functionally to implement real-time fraud solutions at scale Company Description SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more. Company Description SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.

Location: San Jose, California, US

Posted Date: 10/18/2025