Checkout.com

Data Scientist

Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius

$120,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Science, Risk Analytics, Fraud DetectionIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, along with at least one year of hands-on experience in data science, risk analytics, fraud detection, or a similar field. Proficiency in SQL and data wrangling for large and complex datasets is required, as well as experience with Python or R and relevant libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, tidyverse, ggplot2, XGBoost, and statsmodels. A solid understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, including anomaly detection, classification, and clustering is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist will design and develop risk models and anomaly detection algorithms to monitor merchant behavior and flag high-risk activity, applying machine learning, statistical modeling, and time series analysis to detect patterns and trends in large datasets. They will translate business problems into data science solutions through collaboration with risk, engineering, and product teams, continuously evaluate and improve model performance, and develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SQL
Python
Pandas
Scikit-learn
Tidyverse
ggplot2
XGBoost
Statsmodels
Anomaly Detection
Classification
Clustering
Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Time Series Analysis
Statistical Modeling
Data Wrangling

Checkout.com

High-performance payments platform for enterprises

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

Key Metrics

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.

Risks

Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.

Upsides

Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.

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