Sr Data Scientist, Risk Strategy

<h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-NfOLdQjhGo7wgcxriO8uJY64sSc"><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LFSAdQY2pon0lnxkdP4u0rWWsIh"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RKOAdw3kVoh5EQxcr2juP3i0sTb">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. <br><br>OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. <br><br>Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <em>We Before Me</em>, <em>Do the Right Thing</em>, and <em>Get Things Done</em>. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.</div> </div> <div data-page-id="doxusOiu3cwZgr9h4JMiwcAbGjv" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus8e0ioUCWC4Yu8JQ5RWrAje"> <div data-page-id="doxusOxI7V1RK6cJ7AWiHDFQhFb" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAttqNW6jOOHJ3xkxtqyogf">&nbsp;</div> <h3 class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAttqNW6jOOHJ3xkxtqyogf"><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusx7JLwDqOUI4FLE0cg5Mxzf"> <div data-page-id="doxusTQVjbC4NWfVoqoLgBi5UFh" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWehQfVE9ZAby1520gxPACh">The Sr Data Scientist, Risk will offer a strategic perspective, deep analytical and modeling capabilities, and a collaborative working style. The right candidate will have strong intellectual curiosity and passion for achieving business results.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusu8mZTCrxxGgMPEwBhzeGYd">An ability to quickly define the problem, research and leverage state-of-the-art modeling techniques, and provide timely recommendations will be essential. Key skills will include a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of most popular machine learning algorithms and lead key initiatives with integrity and a passion for investigations, problem solving, and troubleshooting.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJUXjzQpJopnkrkLEhCypAf">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusC2PJc6qZP1zF82nQSshGfe">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusC2PJc6qZP1zF82nQSshGfe"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><strong>:</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuspUnMbq3OtLvUaYLZRPlsKe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Identify complex fraud patterns and their technical root causes through detailed data mining and analysis, including identification of sophisticated fraud methods employed by actors who are deliberately trying to avoid detection.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusEkG4iEGy0aGeaKO1nwez6c" data-list="bullet"> <div>Serve as technical SME by sharing new data mining techniques, maintaining technical reference documentation, and interfacing with partner technology teams.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAa0YeiGQGsQcVxKYcVfflb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Collaborate across business and technology stakeholders to communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscWMekQ6U2yWOovNaVTK7zg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Provide technical guidance for engineering projects that incorporate new data points into the investigation team’s toolkit, such as API integrations or internal data transformations.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbRrqvpiXERHIBaqxgrec6c" data-list="bullet"> <div>Link Analysis/Graph analytics to find and mitigate deeply-connected fraud networks and detect new accounts being added to these networks</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfx1SxbM4MBLaCgX6awOkGP" data-list="bullet"> <div>Unsupervised learning methods to augment existing supervised models, or detect portfolio anomalies</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCAAUwqEiKCeosjM3AF2tvf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Development of machine learning models</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus8o2eOa02uA2csTICCUwaKh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Partner with product and engineering team in implementing features and models, and enhancing systems</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmG4eAyIM0OUQEvJP0EflUd">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCf5InVtg9UOEEmasOjfTkb"><strong>What We Look For In You:</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmmLG5ZUZIpIxSKOfXOgwwe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Master’s degree (or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or other quantitative discipline. Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2vzoGFiU2myjL3cak6HLvg" data-list="bullet"> <div>4+ years of <strong>fraud analytics experience</strong> in financial services or FinTechs</div> </li> <li><strong>Crypto/Blockchain experience</strong></li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus8Ky6SGuc0k0wCiLAICEvDg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques / algorithms including GBM, XGBoost, LGBM, etc. Advanced programming skills of statistical / analytical software (SQL, R, Python,etc.);</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusq8SMkaS8aqyG64BTMtImbh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Successful track record of owning and driving large, complex data analysis projects.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGucGKA40GOcyS0ZiITvXAf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Demonstrated capacity for innovation and outside-the-box thinking in the creation of new capabilities and processes that are unstructured or exploratory in nature.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbPRJTBN8f0vDq228ZmMFfc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience in a fast-paced startup environment with a strong level of initiative; and</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxl5mCyGYG0hOJm7Eow8zYf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability and willingness to travel as needed.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusskca4OMg8kkekjiXXNXQtf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong communicator in both writing and speaking</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus00Es0oEOqOkgCkG5OVezxh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Multi-tasking and strong project management skills</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMj4zuZ2bisJv5rExlQYHRg">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMj4zuZ2bisJv5rExlQYHRg"><strong>Nice to Haves:</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGUjKL8AgGHyeoMhXlHEWHg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Hands-on experience/knowledge of modeling in machine learning (GBM, XGBoost, Random Forest, etc.); and</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusY6ACAsW6ewoqyoXGDuQGBg"> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-YoKmdnZWAoiOPExNyy5uqW2ysmd"><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits </strong></h3> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MOC6dALjIoJIm7xHh05utOkYsPb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive total compensation package</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GZrMdGmyroqt0lxulz1uysbasQd" data-list="bullet"> <div>L&amp;D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KDAqdPtmToc38LxAwEIusiGQs4b" data-list="bullet"> <div>Various team building programs and company events</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RF6FdWfCQooAWoxUUd5uWPKFsbd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Wellness and meal allowances</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QZqKdxErfogREAxMSBuuHz5QsSe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WmZGd7EyRoMlywx5aCpud7etsTf" data-list="bullet"> <div>More that we love to tell you along the process!</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div data-page-id="doxusOiu3cwZgr9h4JMiwcAbGjv" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuswAWM6g20AEgauWTpDwEhTb"> <h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-GUVidIuOQoARw6xYFTFuxp6Ispc"><strong>OKX Statement:</strong></h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HCvadWCafoO3EmxHxf5uCNIXsAc"><span class="text-only text-font-italic" data-eleid="20">The<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="text-only text-font-italic" data-eleid="21">salary<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="text-only text-font-italic" data-eleid="22">range for this position is $223,661.00 to $268,333.00</span><span class="text-only text-font-italic" data-eleid="24">. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.</span></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HCvadWCafoO3EmxHxf5uCNIXsAc">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HCvadWCafoO3EmxHxf5uCNIXsAc">OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. 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