Data Scientist Lead

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Job Description

Are you ready to help build the bank of the future? At Chase UK, we’re revolutionising mobile banking with seamless experiences that customers love. You’ll join a start‑up‑mindful team where your ideas and expertise make a real difference. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for technology. As part of our fraud strategy & analytics team, you’ll help deliver smart solutions that keep our customers safe and satisfied.

Job Summary

As a Fraud Data Scientist in the International Consumer Bank, you will work within a flat‑structure organization, delivering end‑to‑end, cloud‑native microservices applications using the latest technologies. You’ll be involved in designing and architecting solutions, focusing on all stages of the software development lifecycle. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a solution‑oriented approach, giving you the opportunity to move between squads and projects based on your strengths and interests.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fraud strategies and rules to detect fraudulent activities
• Conduct analytics to support fraud strategy, operations, and financial crime protection
• Translate fraud strategy into operational impact to improve efficiency and decision accuracy
• Collaborate with fraud risk teams to ensure models, rulesets, and strategies are effective
• Ensure compliance, audit, and control frameworks are followed using data‑driven confirmation
• Share best practices across JPMorganChase
• Communicate concisely and effectively with management and partners

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Master’s degree in a numeric or STEM field such as statistics, computer science, or data science
• Knowledge of fraud and financial crime processes and products
• Experience in team development and management

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with cloud‑native microservices architecture
• Familiarity with fintech environments and agile methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in collaborative squads and adapt to changing projects
• Commercial awareness and solution‑oriented mindset
• Superior written, oral, and presentation skills

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business approach drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.