Verafin - Data Science Specialist - Financial Crime Insights

As a Data Science Specialist reporting to the Head of Product Marketing, you'll play a meaningful role in transforming proprietary financial crime data into strategic insights that demonstrate the value of Nasdaq Verafin's fraud detection and anti-money laundering solutions. You'll thrive in this position if you're analytical, strategic, and passionate about using data to fight financial crime while enabling business growth in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities Analyze client deployment data to quantify solution ROI, measuring fraud losses prevented, efficiency gains, and investigation time saved. Leverage consortium data from 2,700+ financial institutions to produce industry benchmark reports and peer performance comparisons. Partner with sales and marketing teams to create data-driven customer success stories, case studies, and presentation materials that demonstrate product effectiveness. Monitor aggregated data to identify emerging fraud trends and money laundering patterns, translating findings into thought leadership content. Present analytical insights to customers and stakeholders in executive briefings, quarterly business reviews, and industry conferences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles, ideally in fraud detection, AML, banking, or fintech. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for data analysis and visualization. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to translate complex findings into compelling narratives for non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset with experience working across marketing, sales, and product teams in a matrixed environment. Preferred Qualifications Deep knowledge of financial crime concepts, fraud detection methodologies, and AML compliance. Experience with big-data frameworks (e.g., Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS). Background in creating executive-level reports, white papers, or thought leadership content. This position will be located in St. John's or Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.