We are seeking a Director, Risk Data Science to lead the design and delivery of next-generation AI/ML models for merchant risk at Paysafe. The role requires deep expertise in advanced machine learning techniques and the ability to take research-grade ideas into production-ready solutions.
Requirements
- 10+ years in data science / advanced analytics with strong hands-on delivery experience
- Demonstrated experience working with modern AI/ML techniques beyond tree-based models
- Proven ability to take research concepts into production
- Experience in payments, fraud, or risk is valuable but not mandatory
- Expert-level Python and modern ML tooling
- Strong hands-on experience with Transformers, LSTM / sequence models, Representation learning & embeddings, Autoencoders & anomaly detection, Graph / network modelling
- Experience operationalising models on AWS SageMaker (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of model evaluation, explainability, and monitoring in high-risk environments
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Option to buy or sell holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year
- Social events on the roof top terrace
- Fully equipped facilities
- Free breakfast and snacks
- Wellbeing room
- Enhanced paid family policies
- Discounts on memberships and products
- Four paid charity days
- Summer hours with a 3pm finish every Friday
- Private health insurance and dental insurance
- Income protection and life assurance
