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Data Scientist (Fraud)

Remote from Spain·Added 28 days ago

Moniepoint

31 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Moniepoint doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “A strong foundation in statistics with a degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Fraud, risk, or financial services experience is a strong plus.

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • Prototype, evaluate, and help produce machine learning models for fraud detection; own their ongoing monitoring and retraining cycles.

  • Design and run experiments to measure the impact of fraud interventions, balancing customer experience against loss reduction.

  • Size fraud typologies across our product lines to inform prioritization and investment decisions.

  • Build and maintain anomaly detection systems to surface novel fraud vectors before they scale.

  • Work closely with fraud operations, engineers, product managers, and data analysts to translate model outputs into real-world mitigations.

Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL; comfort working across the full model development lifecycle.

  • An investigative instinct - you enjoy digging into data to find patterns others miss.

  • The ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders and translate insights into action.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • 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.

Hiring process

4 steps4 interviews
  1. Preliminary phone screen

    With a recruiter · Phone call

    An initial call to confirm profile details and assess qualifications.

  2. Technical assessment or case study interview

    Evaluates technical skills and problem-solving.

  3. Panel interview

    Explores work experience and alignment with the team.

  4. Executive / final interview

    With executive leadership

    A meeting with executive leadership; success leads to an offer letter.

About Moniepoint

Moniepoint is a Nigerian fintech company that provides digital banking, payments, and financial services to businesses and individuals across Africa. Founded in 2015, it has grown into one of Africa's largest financial services platforms, processing billions of dollars in transactions monthly and serving millions of customers, primarily through its network of agents and merchants. The company is a major player in the African fintech ecosystem, offering a range of products including payment processing, business banking, and credit services.

Moniepoint is expanding its global footprint and has opened a technology and product hub in Spain, with a focus on building engineering, data, and product teams. The Spain office, located in Madrid, is central to the company's R&D and product development efforts, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on high-impact fintech solutions for emerging markets. The work culture is fast-paced, mission-driven, and emphasizes innovation, making it an attractive option for those looking to contribute to financial inclusion while working from Europe.

Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Moniepoint has a significant presence in Spain, with a dedicated R&D and product hub in Madrid, offering roles in engineering, data, and product management.
  • The company is a major fintech player in Africa, providing a unique opportunity to work on products that drive financial inclusion in emerging markets.
  • Moniepoint's work culture is fast-paced and mission-driven, with a focus on innovation and impact.
  • The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • International hires can expect a collaborative environment with a diverse team, working alongside colleagues from various backgrounds.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

  • 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 voices 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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