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Junior Data Scientist

Shieldpay

Shieldpay

Data Science
London, UK
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
Technology · London · Hybrid

Junior Data Scientist

Our team is filled with ambitious, curious and entrepreneurial people. We hire and nurture inquisitive, creative minds looking to flourish in a supportive and collaborative environment

We usually respond within two weeks

The opportunity

Working closely with the Platform Operations Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models to protect against fraud and ensure seamless transaction monitoring. You will collaborate with the Data Engineering, Product, and Compliance teams to integrate AI-driven solutions into Shieldpay's operations. Your insights will shape data-led strategies that strengthen security and elevate the overall customer experience.

What you’ll be doing

• AI-Driven Transaction Monitoring: Develop and implement machine learning models to detect anomalies and potential fraudulent transactions.
• Data Insights & Business Impact: Analyse transaction data to identify trends, customer behaviours, and opportunities for product improvements.
• Decision Support: Work closely with stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Algorithm Development & Experimentation: Explore AI techniques to enhance both fraud detection and customer experience through data-driven recommendations.
• Collaboration & Integration: Work alongside the Data Engineer, Product Team, and Compliance Team to ensure AI models and insights are effectively integrated into our operations.
• Self-Learning & Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with AI advancements and industry best practices to refine models and analytics.

What we're looking for in you

• We are looking for a curious and motivated candidate with:
• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• An understanding of AI applications in transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and predictive analytics.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets to uncover valuable insights.
• A self-driven approach to learning and problem-solving, as they will need to develop expertise independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business impact.


Our Promise: Shieldpay is an equal opportunities employer. For Shieldpay building a fair and transparent workforce begins with the recruitment process that does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We offer flexible working options, such as flexible hours and hybrid work, to support our employees' work-life balance

Team
Technology
Locations
London
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time

Workplace & culture

Our team is filled with ambitious, curious and entrepreneurial people. We hire and nurture inquisitive, creative minds looking to flourish in a supportive and collaborative environment, recognised by being placed within the top 100 startups to work for in 2022 by Tempo and Flexa certified in 2023

We don’t like old fashioned corporate hierarchy. Instead we like to empower our people to make a change and be autonomous in their role with all the support you need with the other teams around you.

About Shieldpay

Shieldpay Limited: Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (Reference number 770210) as an authorised payments institution. Shieldpay is a company providing simple and transparent payment solutions across the legal, financial, and professional services industries. The firm offers Third-Party Managed Accounts, Escrow facilities and payment agent services.

Shieldpay Trust Services Limited: Registered with HMRC as a trust service provider (Reference XPML00000158706) and provides the services as a corporate trustee to the beneficiaries of the trust, established by deed, in connection with escrow transactions.

Registered Address for our Group Companies is 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT.

Founded in 2016
Co-workers 95
Technology · London · Hybrid

Junior Data Scientist

Our team is filled with ambitious, curious and entrepreneurial people. We hire and nurture inquisitive, creative minds looking to flourish in a supportive and collaborative environment

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