This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the Research Agenda

• Transform the Identity Graph into actionable insights

• Connect external environments with internal models

• Craft narratives that influence perspectives

• Build and lead a top-tier team

• Shape product development, models, and strategies

• Act as the representative for Socure in external engagements

• Propel Go-to-Market differentiation

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (MS or PhD strongly preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in data science, fraud analytics, risk research, or quantitative economics, demonstrating significant impact

• Established expertise in fraud, identity risk, financial crime, or related fields

• Strong understanding of causal inference, statistical modeling, and contemporary ML/AI techniques applied to adversarial or risk-related issues

• Proven record of external thought leadership — including publications, conference presentations, regulatory involvement, or similar market-facing credibility

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities; capable of producing compelling, rigorous, market-oriented research

• Experience in leading and nurturing high-performing technical teams