Data Scientist

FundingPips; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in Dubai, FundingPips is seeking a Data Scientist to lead data-driven innovations. This role involves analyzing large datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with teams to enhance operations. Ideal candidates will have robust Python skills and a strong background in machine learning.

Benefits

Unmatched growth potential

Collaborative culture

Career growth potential

Real impact from day one

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting, classification, or recommendation systems.
• Strong communication skills to influence through data.

Responsibilities

• Explore, clean, and analyze large-scale proprietary datasets.
• Build predictive models for trader profitability and forecasting.
• Design and deploy ML-powered tools that support operations.

Skills

Python

Data Wrangling

Feature Engineering

Model Development

Communication

Tools

pandas

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

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Job Title :

Data Scientist (Fintech)

Location :

On-site – Dubai, UAE

Type :

Full-Time

Company :

FundingPips

FundingPips is a leading FinTech firm revolutionising the forex and futures industry, serving over one million active traders globally. We’re now looking for a Data Scientist to join our thriving team!

We’re hiring our first dedicated Data Scientist to take charge of advanced modelling, forecasting, and ML innovation across the business. This is a hands-on, exploratory role at the intersection of trading, product, and R&D. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders to drive meaningful change through data.

Job Description

• Explore, clean, and analyze large-scale proprietary datasets (trader behavior, revenue, payouts, and more).
• Build predictive models for trader profitability, churn, payout forecasting, and more.
• Design and deploy ML-powered tools that support operations, risk, and product innovation.
• Collaborate with our Data Analyst and R&D Manager to turn ideas into working prototypes.
• Present insights and tools clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer
• Strong Python skills and experience with libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Expertise in data wrangling, feature engineering, and model development
• Hands-on experience with forecasting, classification, or recommendation systems
• A curious, self-starting mindset — you thrive in ambiguity and know how to find value in noise
• Strong communication skills to influence through data
• Bonus: Experience or strong interest in trading, markets, or fintech

Why Join Us?

• Real impact: You’ll lead data-driven innovation from day one.
• Unmatched growth potential
• Collaborative culture: Engage with leadership, analysts, and product in an agile environment.
• Career growth: This role has the potential to evolve into a Head of Data Science position.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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