Data Science Team lead

Melio(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeManager$123,669 - $161,804 (estimated)Risk & Compliance

About this role

The Data Science Team Lead for Risk will lead Melio's Risk data science team, defining technical strategy while remaining hands-on building and deploying ML and Gen-AI models to prevent fraud and other risks. The role includes managing and mentoring data scientists, driving innovation in AI Agents and agentic workflows, and collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver production-grade solutions that scale. This position supports Melio's mission to protect the platform and improve financial safety for small businesses.

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Required Skills

Data Science
Machine Learning
Gen-AI
LLMs
Agent Workflows
Prompt Engineering
Model Deployment
Validation Frameworks
Team Management
Mentoring

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Qualifications

B.Sc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Statistics
M.Sc in Related Quantitative Field
PhD in Related Quantitative Field

About Melio

meliopayments.com

Melio is a B2B payments platform that simplifies accounts payable and receivable for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It provides online bill-pay and get‑paid solutions—letting businesses pay vendors (ACH, card, or check) and collect payments digitally—with scheduling, approvals, tracking, and reconciliation tools. Melio also offers integrations and partner APIs so its payment flows can be embedded into accounting and software platforms. Customers use Melio to streamline bill processing, improve cash flow visibility, and reduce manual bookkeeping overhead.