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# Data Scientist, Risk

- **Company:** Found
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Raw Data, SQL Databases, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1726255/

## About the Role

We're looking for kind, resourceful, and passionate people to join us in building the financial foundation small businesses deserve., * 7+ years in Analytics or Data Science

 * A strong analytical mindset and are comfortable working with large datasets to derive actionable insights. You have experience with SQL, Python, and other analytical software.

 * Strong communication skills, the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex risk issues and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Experience effectively influencing and partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

You may also have:

 * Previous experience working at a fintech.

 * Previous startup experience.
 * Prior experience in risk with a fintech or financial services risk role., Found is built by a team that comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to our success. As we grow, we're searching for passionate and motivated team members who are excited to bring their skill set to the team and are ready to learn from others.

## Description

Thanks for your interest in Found! As a Risk Data Scientist at Found, you will be a key player in our Risk team, responsible for identifying, mitigating, and managing financial and operational risks across our product offerings. You will work closely with our Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to build scalable risk controls and ensure a seamless, secure experience for our users. At Found, you won't just answer "what happened", you'll be responsible for pointing the way and rallying others around what we should do next. We are looking for a highly motivated and data-driven individual who is passionate about creating a robust and efficient risk management framework in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Day to day, you will:

 * Analyze and Assess Risk: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, transaction patterns, and user behavior to identify and assess potential credit, fraud, and compliance risks.
 * Develop and Implement Risk Controls: Partner with product, engineering and data science teams to design, build, and deploy automated risk controls and decisioning systems that balance user experience with platform safety.
 * Contribute to Strategic Planning: Provide valuable insights and recommendations to leadership on risk trends, policy improvements, and long-term risk strategy to support Found's growth and expansion.
 * Optimize Processes: Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing risk management processes and workflows, and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.


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