DST Senior Data Scientist

Job Title:

DST Senior Data Scientist

Location:

CA - Santa Monica

What you'll do:

Looking for a well-rounded individual with a strong background in data analysis, data handling, and Machine Learning algorithms. This individual will have effective communication skills and be able to participate in customer meetings.

Data Analysis and Exploration:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of large-scale datasets to identify patterns and anomalies associated with fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with teams to understand business requirements and design data-driven solutions.
• Research and incorporate external fraud intelligence feeds, identity data, and other third-party data sources to bolster capabilities.

Machine Learning Model Development:

• Develop and implement machine learning models for fraud detection and prevention.
• Continuously optimize and enhance existing models to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct controlled A/B testing and experimentation to compare efficacy of models and approaches

Data Management:

• Define and manage end-to-end data processes, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to establish robust data governance practices.
• Implement robust model management practices including versioning, monitoring, and retraining.
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulations (e.g. PCI-DSS) and data privacy laws.

Threat Hunting:

• Build, foster, and maintain relationships within the fraud detection and threat hunting ecosystem in service of ensuring that the latest tools and techniques are incorporated into the platform.
• Creation and selection of methodologies specific to fraud detection and threat hunting, such as behavioral fingerprints, velocity checks, and risk scores

Collaboration and Communication:

• Familiarity with BI and visualization tools to facilitate the creation of dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to effectively participate and communicate in customer meetings.

Innovation and Research:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and fraud detection technologies.
• Proactively explore and recommend innovative solutions to enhance fraud detection capabilities.

What you'll need:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models for fraud detection.
• Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end data processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks for handling large data volumes.
• Amazon Web Service (AWS) platform experience would be a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC.  AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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