Senior Data Scientist – Deposit Fraud Analytics, Strategy

PNC

Senior Data Scientist within PNC’s Technology organization focusing on deposit fraud detection and prevention. Leading strategies and mentoring team members while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $165,370 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detecting, analyzing, and mitigating deposit fraud incidents.
Leading the development and execution of data-driven fraud prevention strategies.
Collaborating with fraud operations, technology, and product teams to deploy controls effectively.
Monitoring deposit transaction data to identify emerging fraud patterns and anomalies.
Developing and refining fraud detection rules using statistical and quantitative/machine learning techniques.
Mentoring junior analysts within the team, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and innovation in fraud prevention.
Delivering actionable insights and performance metrics to senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Data science, Statistics, Economics, or related field is preferred.
Experience in fraud analytics, preferably in deposit fraud or financial services.
Strong understanding of deposits, fraud typologies, regulatory frameworks, transaction monitoring, and countermeasure design.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical Thinking, Competitive Advantages, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Learning (ML) competence.
5+ years of industry-relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsdata miningmachine learningfraud analyticsstatistical techniquesquantitative techniquesfraud detection rulestransaction monitoringcountermeasure design

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingcommunication skillsstakeholder managementmentoringleadershipcuriosityrigorinnovation

Certifications

Master’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degree in StatisticsMaster’s degree in Economics