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Scientist, Decision Sciences Santa Costa Rica

Are you energized by analyzing data? Are you ready to join an advanced team in a global company that customers depend on to prevent fraudulent transactions? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive Then, its time to join Western Union as a Scientist for Decision Sciences.


Western Union powers your pursuit.

We are looking for someone responsible of developing real-time and batch risk models to screen online transactions and stop fraudulent ones.


Role Responsibilities


Continuously track and evaluation of the effectiveness of risk models and rules

Documentation and communication of model results and insights to senior staff in Risk Management.

Analysis of online transaction activity to identify loss reduction opportunities and deviseactionable plans to exploit such opportunities

Profile customer behavior to identify opportunities to enhance model/rule performance

Conduct ad-hoc data analysis in response to internal and external analytic requests.


Role Requirements


Bachelors degree in a quantitative-related field (Statistics, Math, Operations Research, Engineering, etc.)

1+ years of SQL programming experience.

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication skills to convey fraud insight

Experience analyzing problems and producing a justification to enhance fraud decisions.

Working knowledge of Python. Other statistical analysis tools like R, Excel, etc.; is preferred.

Experience with data visualization tools like: Power BI, Tableau.

Desired but not required: Experience on card purchases risk mitigation.


We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at (link removed)


Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
Your Costa Rica- specific benefits include:

Asociacin Solidarista

Paid time off including extended maternity leave

In house company doctor services

Continuing Education

Transportation services options

Parking spaces

Hybrid model work

Flexible Working Schedules if applicable

Referral Program award

Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and committees to volunteer with

Carpooling Program

Price Smart membership

Pan American Medical and Life insurance

Cafeteria Subsidy

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

#LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid




Estimated Job Posting End Date:02-24-2024
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.