Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about what we offer.

Lead Data Scientist - Know Your Customer

We’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join our growing Know Your Customer Team in Budapest.

This role is a unique opportunity to impact the experience of every single one of Wise’s 13 million, and rising, customers. You will be working on enhancing our Know Your Customer procedures to effectively mitigate our risks while delivering a seamless customer experience. What you build will have a direct impact on Wise’s mission

A bit about you:

• Experience implementing, testing and evaluating performance of multiple rules across systems;

• Strong Python knowledge. Ability to read through code, especially Java. Demonstrable experience collaborating with engineering on services;
  

• Experience with statistical analysis and good presentation skills to drive insight into action;
  

• A strong product mindset with the ability to work independently in a cross-functional and cross-team environment;
  

• Good communication skills and ability to get the point across to non-technical individuals;
  

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to help refine problem statements and figure out how to solve them.

Some extra skills that are great (but not essential):

• Familiarity with automating operational processes through technical solution, for example Large Language Models;
  

• Knowledge of the Know Your Customer and risk modelling domains

• Experience working in a regulated business domain, such as financial crime or within financial institutions.

What you get back

• 🚀 RSU's in a growing company

• 💪 An annual self-development budget

• ❤️ Statutory maternity leave, with a perk of 18 fully paid weeks of parental leave for birth or adoption

• ❤️ Paternity leave for 18 weeks at full pay

• 🌿 3 fully paid ‘me days’ per year to help you manage life

• 🏝️ A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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