Data Scientist - Fraud & Survey Optimisation Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in London) Rate: £500-£550/day (Outside IR35) Length: 3-6 months Start: Within 2 weeks (max 4-week notice period)

About the Role

We're working with a leading research and insights business that is tackling fraudulent data submissions across large-scale survey platforms. As part of a dedicated Fraud and Optimisation team, they're looking to bring in a contract Data Scientist to build and automate models that enhance the integrity and quality of survey data delivered to clients. You'll be joining at a pivotal time, with the team focused on identifying response anomalies and developing scalable tools to filter out invalid data - ensuring higher-quality insights across their client base.

Key Fraud Challenges

You'll help detect and eliminate these common types of fraud: Out-of-Country Fraud: Participants misreporting location to qualify for region-specific surveys.

Identity Simulation: Individuals creating multiple profiles to access more surveys.

Status Inflation: Users falsely qualifying for more surveys by over-claiming attributes.

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