Data Scientist (Fraud)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015774/MKL

Date posted:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Think like a fraudster, code like a pro. We’re on the lookout for a Fraud Data Scientist who’s ready to outsmart threats, build smart models, and help stop bad actors in their tracks — all with the power of data.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Do:

Build and train fraud detection models that actually work
Dive deep into transactional and behavioural data to spot the unusual
Use AWS tools to scale your solutions
Work side-by-side with fraud experts to stay ahead of the curve

What You Bring:

Hands-on experience in or with a fraud department
Strong skills in Python, SQL, and AWS
A nose for patterns, a love for digging deep, and a sharp analytical mind
A quantitative Degree and a hacker’s mindset (the good kind)

Why This Role?:

Real-world impact. High-stakes data. Smart teammates.
You’ll build models that don’t just predict — they protect.

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