Job Description:

We are Banked

We’re building a global, digital payments network, based on API access to highly secure banking rails, but free from the limitations of their decades old technology and cost model to support it.

Payments have so far missed out on the cost benefits that come from scale and the innovation potential of the digitisation of all other areas of our lives. With deep partnerships across the ecosystem we’re making real-time payments work for a digital world. We believe moving money + data together is an untapped source of innovation, and will change not only the way we buy things, but the way we live with more useful and relevant experiences. We believe it's what makes us different from other payment providers.

We’ve recently raised our Series A funding for the next phase of our company roadmap, so we’re expanding the engineering team to meet the coming, new challenges.

Lead Data Scientist at Banked

As a Lead Data Scientist, you’ll build an inhouse risk modelling system to protect customers from fraudulent activities and unwanted overdraft fees.

Directly reporting into the Head of US Payments, you’ll at first, focus on our US expansion plans, which could also include global use cases in the near future.

You’ll lead a team to apply statistical, machine learning and econometric models on large datasets that will allow predictions of future performance related to users or products.

We don't expect people to be experts with all the technology we use or to immediately be able to pickup all the tasks we might ask of them. We want to build an environment where people can learn and grow openly, where failure is accepted as a part of learning and there's enough support to help people be successful.

About you

  • Experience leading or mentoring Data Science team
  • Significant experience in communicating and working with engineering and product teams, while working towards building inclusive, fun environments PhD in Mathematics
  • Hands on development experience in Python, R, Jupyter-Notebook, AWS Sagemaker and other related tools and languages
  • Developed rule-based & statistical models in consumer business use-cases, ideally within the Finance & Payment space
  • Experience with risk issues facing payment processors; licensed money transmitters, and/or money services businesses
  • Experience in building scalable ETL solutions utilising SQL, Presto, Spark and other tools

What you will be doing at Banked

  • Lead a small team of Data Scientists, direct and mentor them to build fit for purpose Risk Modelling System
  • Directly reporting to Head of US Payments, you’ll implement a US expansion plan
  • Work with other engineers, product managers and designers across the company to prioritize, build, measure and iterate over new features and products
  • Define the company’s Data Science roadmap
  • Improve Data Science standards, tooling and processes as we grow

What Banked asks of you

STAY CURIOUS - “Look beyond” Those who keep questioning don’t settle for the obvious, so here at Banked we ask you to stay curious. Innovate, inspire, and look beyond.

BRING WARMTH - “Together is stronger” Everything is better in the sun, so be that light. Collaborate with respect and understanding, work with an open mind. Together is stronger.

OWN AND DELIVER - “Make it happen.” Own it with pride, act with purpose - have a plan and deliver. Make it happen.

Banked values

We look for individuals who dream big, work hard and above all stay humble. Empathy, growth and passion is at the heart of what we do and through our work together we hope to create a safe and inclusive space. We deliver passion behind our product and encourage innovation.

  • GROWTH - A place to flourish, evolve and thrive.
  • EMPOWERMENT - An opportunity to drive your own impact.
  • A GLOBAL TEAM - A global, diverse, and inclusive place to be yourself.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality

At Banked, we truly deliver on our word and are committed to building a culture where everyone belongs. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success and innovation. Banked are continually investing and reflecting on how we can further promote our diverse culture- a space for all to feel safe, seen and supported.

Company Benefits

  • Equity potential
  • Laptop
  • Work from home bonus
  • Remote working

Interview Process

2 stage process

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