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Senior Data Scientist (Risk & Compliance)

Eliassen Group • Raleigh, NC • 21h ago

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -072025-102823

Date Posted: 07/10/2025

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/ABFJt7

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100% Remote

Our client, an industry leader in financial services and money transfers, has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist (Risk & Compliance) to work on a 6+ month contract opportunity. Work will be remote, candidates local to Denver preferred. The Senior Data Scientist will manage the entire lifecycle of data science projects, from conception to deployment, while also mentoring junior team members and collaborating with other departments. You are responsible for developing and implementing advanced statistical and machine learning models, creating reports and presentations, and communicating findings to stakeholders. You will also play a key role in driving data-informed decision-making and contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75 - $87 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Project Management: Leading and managing end to end data science projects, defining objectives, define requirements, and ensuring timely delivery.

Model Development & Implementation: Developing and validating machine learning and statistical models, implementing predictive models, and optimizing existing ones.

Data Analysis & Insights: Analyzing large datasets, identifying trends and patterns, and extracting actionable insights to inform business decisions.

Collaboration & Communication: Working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to translate complex data into actionable strategies.

Mentorship & Guidance: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists, sharing expertise, and fostering their professional growth.

Staying Updated: Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in data science and AI, exploring new tools and techniques, and identifying opportunities for innovation.

Strategic Input: Contributing to the development of data-driven strategies and providing input on technical approaches for projects.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years of industry experience in applied machine learning, with 2+ years focused on deep learning and neural network applications.

Experience in Banking, Payments or Financial Services leading in detecting and preventing digital fraud, scams and social engineering.

Able to quickly understand our current Risk Models with the goal of building a flexible AI solution that partners with our current risk tools to maintains our high standards for Risk Prevention and Compliance while providing flexibility to effectively run our business.

Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.

Experience navigating difficult scenarios developing and implementing execution ideas with minimal guidance.

Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or related field (Master's or PhD strongly preferred).

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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