afarax is looking for a freelance RiskShield Data Scientist. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced RiskShield Data Scientist to strengthen their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Fraud Detection experts to continuously improve fraud prevention strategies.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain fraud detection models and RiskShield rules.
• Analyze large datasets to identify emerging fraud patterns and recommend new detection strategies.
• Leverage newly available data sources to enhance fraud detection performance.
• Define, specify, and document additional data requirements where needed.
• Monitor the effectiveness of fraud detection models and continuously improve their accuracy.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to translate fraud risks into analytical solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of real-time fraud detection capabilities.

Is this you?

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, preferably within large-scale or Big Data environments.
• Proven hands-on experience with RiskShield (Client and Server).

Strong knowledge of fraud detection in:

• Payment transactions
• Online Banking
• Card Payments

Good understanding of modern payment security technologies including:

• Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
• Wero
• itsme®
• PSD2-related authentication mechanisms

• Experience with SQL, Python, BI tools, and data analysis frameworks.
• Familiarity with real-time transaction processing systems and in-memory databases is considered a strong asset.

Functional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working with multiple business and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge of Dutch or French (knowledge of both is an asset).

Nice to Have

• Experience within the banking or financial services sector.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to fraud detection.
• Experience with real-time decision engines and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with payment ecosystems and financial regulations (PSD2, AML, etc.).

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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