Fraud Data Analyst

About the Role We’re looking for a Staff Data Scientist to shape the future of our marketplace through advanced analytics, experimentation, and machine learning. You’ll define the technical direction of data science initiatives, influence product strategy, and mentor other data scientists to elevate our analytical standards and impact. As a Senior Technical Leader, you’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to turn data into decisions that improve reliability, growth, and user experience across markets. What You’ll Do - Lead data science initiatives with company-wide impact — from experimentation frameworks to ML systems and causal inference methods - Define best practices and standards for experimentation, modelling, and analytical excellence across teams - Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to identify and prioritise high-leverage opportunities - Develop and deploy scalable models and data products that drive measurable business outcomes - Mentor and coach other data scientists and analysts, helping them deliver higher-impact work - Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing product and growth strategy - Contribute to Heetch’s data platform evolution, ensuring data quality, reliability, and efficiency at scale You’ll Thrive In This Role If You - Have a deep understanding of statistics, experimentation, and causal inference, and know how to apply them pragmatically - Are fluent in Python, SQL, and modern data/ML tooling - Have experience bringing ML models into production and measuring their long-term business impact - Are skilled at translating complex technical findings into actionable business insights - Are a collaborative leader who mentors peers and sets high standards for analytical rigor and impact - Have 7+ years of experience in data science, ideally with 2–3 years in a Staff-level or tech-lead capacity Nice to Have - Experience in marketplace or pricing systems (supply–demand modelling, matching, or fraud detection) - Experience leading data science guilds, chapters, or communities of practice - Familiarity with MLOps, feature stores, or causal inference frameworks

Please note that this opportunity requires relocation to our Luxembourg office. About us Satispay began by rethinking the simple act of a payment to remove the friction from our daily routines. But we didn't stop there. Today, we are building a complete financial platform designed to empower people and concretely improve their lives. By giving our 6 million users a clear, open path to pay, save, and invest, we are evolving into the definitive destination for every financial need.   What you'll be doing As our Monitoring & Oversight Analyst, you’ll be the person who leads the surveillance, identification, and containment of real-time fraudulent and illicit activities across our ecosystem. Here's what your day-to-day will look like: * High-Volume Alert Review & Resolution – Managing, analyzing, and resolving transaction monitoring alerts flagged by our systems, ensuring swift and accurate decision-making on complex or ambiguous customer behaviors. * Advanced Escalation Handling – Serving as the primary point of contact for complex alerts escalated by other teams, conducting the necessary deep dives to quickly determine if further investigation or filing is required. * Detection Logic Feedback Loop – Translating insights gained from your daily alert reviews into actionable feedback for Product and Data teams to help tune, refine, and update our transaction monitoring rules. * Process & Workflow Optimization – Identifying bottlenecks in the daily alert handling queue and proposing tactical improvements to streamline workflows, reduce false positives, and increase team efficiency. * Mentorship on the Line – Coaching and onboarding junior analysts by sharing best practices on transaction analysis, pattern recognition, and effective case documentation. * Compliance & Airtight Documentation – Ensuring every resolved alert is backed by clear, concise, and defensible rationale that strictly adheres to regulatory standards and internal guidelines. * Typology Hunting – Owning a strategic monitoring 'Focal Area', actively researching emerging global financial crime trends and swiftly translating them into live, production-ready transaction detection rules. Who we're looking for We need a problem-solver who loves teamwork and gets things done. If you're curious and ready for real ownership, you'll fit in! Does this sound like you? * Experience – 3+ years of hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, real-time fraud operations, or KYT surveillance, specifically within hyper-growth Fintechs, fast-paced digital banking networks, or high-volume payment processing environments. * Surveillance Mastery – Subject matter expertise in transaction monitoring principles, payment flows, velocity patterns, and regulatory frameworks (FATF, EU Directives, PSD3/SCA). Professional industry certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are highly valued. * Advanced Data & Systems Literacy – High proficiency in navigating complex data landscapes using internal data analytics tools (such as Looker, Splunk, HEX, or Redshift) and leveraging basic SQL to query and manipulate large transactional datasets. * Rule Engineering Mindset – A strong track record of identifying structural gaps in automated detection models and turning those gaps into concrete, logic-driven monitoring scenarios. * Leadership & Coaching Presence – Demonstrated ability to guide peers, design operational training modules, and elevate the monitoring and analytical competencies of a wider operational team. * Analytical Communication – Exceptional ability to synthesize complex transaction data and chaotic payment behaviors into structured, clear, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Core Values – Extreme attention to detail, resilience under high transaction-alert volumes, and the unwavering ethical judgment needed to manage sensitive risk incidents. CareAbout: how we support your impact We move fast, and evolution never stops. It's a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we're committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That's why we created CareAbout: * ❤️ Health (Private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops) * 💰 Financial resources (Stock Option Plan, Meal vouchers, Relocation support if you're moving countries) * ⚙️ Growth and development (Professional development programs, Internal mobility, Language courses with Preply) * 🌱 Flexibility (Unlimited PTO, Hybrid working policy*, Flexible working hours) * 👨‍👩‍👧 Family (Enhanced parental leave, Additional leave for child sickness)   *We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time. Equal opportunity employer At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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