# Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance
**Company:** [Socure](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/socure)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Miami, FL, Seattle, WA, Washington, DC
**Salary:** $250K-$300K
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Neural Networks, PyTorch, Python, Spark, Entity Resolution, Kyc/Aml, Fraud Detection, Agentic Systems
**Posted:** 2026-05-08
> Leads data science for identity & compliance products, building AI systems for verification, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance using ML, graph intelligence, and autonomous agents. Requires 10+ years experience, MS/PhD, and expertise in modern ML techniques.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Own and drive the data science vision for Identity & Compliance, delivering measurable improvements in accuracy, coverage, latency, and customer impact across all products.
- Lead, build, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists and applied researchers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, speed, and accountability.
- Architect and deploy advanced machine learning systems across identity verification, entity resolution, sanctions screening, and compliance risk modeling.
- Drive the development of graph-based intelligence, including large-scale graph neural networks (GNNs) and link analysis models to power Identity Graph, fraud detection, and watchlist matching.
- Lead the design and implementation of agent-based AI systems, enabling automated decisioning, case triage, investigation workflows, and adaptive compliance strategies.
- Advance state-of-the-art modeling approaches, including deep learning, representation learning, graph learning, and multimodal fusion across structured and unstructured data.
- Drive innovation in Identity Graph and Prefill systems, improving identity resolution, linking, and enrichment capabilities across global datasets.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, and Go-to-Market teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
- Own the end-to-end model lifecycle, including data strategy, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements, balancing model performance with explainability, auditability, and governance.
- Own customer communication and stakeholder management, serving as a trusted technical leader.
- Represent Socure externally as a thought leader in identity, compliance, and applied AI.

## Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data science and machine learning, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade AI systems at scale.
- Significant experience in identity verification, KYC/AML, fraud detection, or risk modeling in fintech or adjacent domains.
- Proven leadership experience managing and scaling high-performing data science teams.
- Deep expertise in modern machine learning techniques, including deep learning, graph neural networks, entity resolution, and large-scale data systems.
- Strong understanding of agentic system design, including agent skills, orchestration/harness frameworks, and real-world deployment of autonomous or human-in-the-loop agents.
- Strong experience working with heterogeneous data sources, including structured data, text, network/graph data, and third-party identity signals.
- Demonstrated ability to drive ambiguous, high-impact problems to production.
- Hands-on experience with **Apache Spark** and large-scale distributed data systems.
- Proficiency in **Python** and modern ML frameworks (e.g., **PyTorch**).
- Proven ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders, explaining complex AI systems.
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