Data Scientist

Network International; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Network International is seeking a Data Scientist to support contracted analytics engagements such as revenue optimization, authorization consulting, portfolio health-checks, real-time data streaming, and risk management capabilities for processing clients, merchants, and government entities.

Develop advanced predictive models (logistic/linear regression, decision trees, ML) using the data lake, deliver analytics solutions with compelling storyboards and client-ready collateral, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a quantitative field or MBA.
• Statistics or Operations Research background preferred.
• 1–4 years of analytics experience in Payments or retail banking is a plus.
• Experience translating data insights into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and partner for key product capabilities using authorization, transactional data, repayments, and demographic data.
• Leverage data lake to develop AI/ML based products that add value for processing clients.
• Deliver analytics consulting solutions in line with agreed deliverables/SOWs; manage cost, quality, and time.

Skills

Business acumen

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Master's or MBA

Statistics or Operations Research background preferred

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

Qlik

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct-to-consumer card segment as well.

Our EVPs

At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

About The Role

The Darta Scientist will support the delivery of a range of contracted consulting and analytical engagements, such asrevenue optimization, authorization consulting, portfolio health-checks, real time datastreaming, risk management capabilities, etc. for our processing clients, merchant, andgovernment entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and partnerships for key product capabilities using authorization, transactional,repayments and account demographic data, such as the next best action recommendationtool for processing clients.


• Leverage data lake to develop AI/ML based products that could add value to processingclients and generate revenue for NI as processor.


• Deliver top-class analytics consulting solutions to clients in line with the agreeddeliverables/SOW’s. Manage deliveries across cost, quality, and time spectrums.


• Convert the analytical outputs into delivery reports or collateral with world-classstoryboarding.


• Additionally, support the wider team Advisory and Information Services team as requiredwith product development, pre-sales and sales support relating to analytical solutions,including client presentations, solution design, proposal development including costings andLetters of Engagement.


• Develop advanced predictive models across a range of outcomes (risk/Marketing etc.) usingvarious techniques, to include, but not limited to Logistic/Linear regression, Decision Treesand Machine Learning techniques.

Key Requirements

• Masters degree in any quantitative discipline or MBA. Candidates from Statistics orOperations Research background will be preferred.


• Previous work experience of 1-4 years in Analytics team (preferably in Payments/ retailbanking industry), with strong business acumen and ability to translate data insights intomeaningful business recommendations.


• Strong drive and passion to work in a start-up kind of environment and deliver business impact in Payments through advance analytics.


• Expertise in analytical tools such as SAS/R/SQL/ and Qlik/Tableau/Power-BI.


• Working knowledge in analytical techniques such as Linear Regression, Logistic Regression,Cluster analysis, Market Basket analysis, etc. (good to have for the role).


• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.


• Proven experience in delivering analytical solutions within mid to large-size project teams,and working in on-shore & off-shore environment.

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.

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