Remote Senior Data Scientist (Credit)

Description:

• Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, serving 20 million businesses and individuals monthly.
• Seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance consumer lending decisions through data-driven insights and models.
• Role involves building credit risk models, optimizing pricing strategies, and collaborating with the Consumer Credit team.

Requirements:

• Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in data science, decision science, or risk analytics in financial services.
• Knowledge of credit risk, consumer lending, and regulatory considerations.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, R).
• Experience with A/B testing, machine learning, and churn management.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to business stakeholders.
• High ownership mindset and ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• People-first culture prioritizing well-being and inclusivity.
• Learning and development opportunities with knowledge sharing and training.
• Attractive salary, pension, health insurance, monthly bonuses, and additional benefits.