About the Job:
Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionizing the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company is driven by a mission to realize Vision 2030 and has a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI, creating impactful solutions globally.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will specialize in areas like Open Banking, Credit Scoring, Financial Fraud Detection, Sanction Screening, Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) initiatives. You will be critical in developing and implementing advanced analytics models and techniques to detect and prevent fraudulent activities and mitigate AML risks.
Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives to develop and implement strategies for fraud detection and AML.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and enterprise clients to understand pain points, build project plans with clear deliverables, and execute accordingly.
- Conduct research and experimentation to enhance technical solutions for detecting fraudulent activities.
- Plan and execute the training of machine learning models and their deployment.
- Help shape the roadmap for fraud and AML solution development.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to fraud detection, AML, and financial crime prevention.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in leading advanced data science projects.
- Minimum of 3 years in client-facing engagements in fraud prevention and AML.
- Strong communication skills for gathering insights and presenting findings.
- Proficient in handling and analyzing large datasets using SQL and Python.
- Hands-on experience in data extraction, visualization, analysis, and transformation.
- Expert in building and maintaining advanced machine learning and statistical models; experience in graph analytics is advantageous.
- Skilled in utilizing databases, data warehousing, data modeling techniques, and feature generation/engineering.
- Experience in building fraud detection models or consulting on fraud detection/prevention systems or AML is highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and top-tier health insurance.
- An enabling culture that fosters focus and innovation.
- A fun and dynamic workplace alongside some of the greatest minds in AI.
- A high-growth environment with significant responsibility and trust.
Join us at Mozn and be part of an exciting time for the Middle East as we embrace diversity and empower individuals to be their best selves.
