Data Scientist - Risk at Shakepay

Shakepay

Full-time Other-General
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Location
montreal (administrative region), qc, Canada
Posted
June 19, 2026

Job Description

Become a pivotal force in risk analytics at Shakepay. This staff data scientist role focuses on building data infrastructures and decision frameworks to enhance fraud prevention and customer experience.
At Shakepay, we’re looking for a seasoned data scientist with over 8 years of experience to lead risk analysis efforts. You will collaborate across departments, including engineering and compliance, to define risk metrics, analyze fraud patterns, and create robust reporting systems. Your expertise in SQL and Python will play a crucial role in improving decision quality through data-driven methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with engineering to develop risk system architecture
• Analyze fraud patterns across crypto and fiat products
• Maintain reporting on fraud loss and operational efficiency
• Design decision-making systems for risk operations
• Conduct investigations into trends and threats
Requirements:
• 8+ years in data science or similar analy...