Sr Data Scientist

WEX

WEX is a thriving multinational payments company headquartered in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine. The Global Risk Solutions and Strategy group, a growing segment within WEX, is instrumental in optimizing risk solutions and supporting strategic objectives. This team leverages data science methodologies using machine learning and statistical frameworks to help manage credit and fraud risk throughout the client lifecycle, aligning with WEX's goals.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data-driven solutions for risk measurement.
• Utilize machine learning, AI, and statistical techniques to create scalable modeling solutions.
• Automate processes to extract data patterns.
• Stay updated on machine learning trends for process improvement.
• Communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists.
• Identify and address project challenges and opportunities.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Health and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

This role requires you to have:

• 3+ years in data science or AI in fintech.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or similar.
• Advanced SQL knowledge for large datasets.
• Proficiency in Python or R with data science libraries.
• Understanding model deployment for scalable solutions.
• Expertise in statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Creative problem-solving and continuous learning mindset.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in building risk and finance models in financial services.
• Knowledge of external bureau data for risk factors.
• Proficiency with cloud environments like AWS Sagemaker.
• Knowledge of end-to-end machine learning systems and MLOps.

WEX offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package geared towards personal and professional well-being.