Data Scientist

Mezovo, B2B anti-fraud service in payments, dealing and cybersecurity for Forex and Crypto brokers, is looking for Data Scientists to join their team in Limassol, Cyprus.

Mezovo provides advanced technological solutions in anti-fraud for payments, cybersecurity and dealing for Crypto and CFD brokers. Our esteemed clientele encompasses licensed brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, CFD brokers and crypto funds. Established in November 2023 as a proud member of the esteemed Hytech Group https://www.hytechc.com/. Hytech Group, a leading Management Consultancy firm with a global presence across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Taiwan, and over 1500 employees worldwide, specializes in driving digital transformation for businesses in the fintech industry. Mezovo, headquartered in Cyprus, Limassol serves to empower Crypto and CFD brokers' business growth with advanced technological solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies indicative of fraudulent activities.
• Develop scoring and predictive models to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and objectives related to fraud detection and prevention.
• Clean, preprocess, and wrangle raw data to prepare it for analysis, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in fraud detection efforts.
• Automate data analysis processes using languages such as, Python, and SQL, and design and implement automated workflows to streamline data processes.
• Utilize statistical analysis techniques and data manipulation to detect fraudulent patterns and trends within e-commerce product payment and risk systems.
• Visualize data and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner, enabling informed decisions on fraud prevention strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in fraud detection, data science, and analytics to continuously improve fraud detection methodologies.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and privacy policies when handling sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Bring innovative ideas and approaches to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of automated fraud detection processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, focus on fraud detection or data analytics preferred.
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills, including knowledge of probability, algebra, and calculus, essential for developing accurate fraud detection models.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, necessary for automating data analysis processes and developing predictive models.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and algorithms, beneficial for developing advanced fraud detection models.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and addressing fraudulent activities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts related to fraud detection to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team environment, crucial for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fraud detection efforts.

Offer:

• Annual bonuses (30% of annual income)
• Salary range: from 4,5k to 8k Gross
• Relocation assistance for you and your family members to Cyprus, Limassol
• Provide breakfasts and lunches at the office
• Employment type: on-site. Hybrid could be negotiable in future.
• Comprehensive private health care benefits for you and your immediate family
• 50% compensation of gym membership
• Corporate events for employees such as yachting, wine tasting, cooking, carting etc.