Data Scientist - One FRS

GoTo Group; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital platform in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to develop ML solutions for financial technology applications. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to tackle business challenges. Ideal candidates should have experience in Python, SQL, and a solid understanding of machine learning principles. Join us to make a real impact in the digital economy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing ML solutions.
• Experience in credit and fraud risk preferred.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of Statistics/ML fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative data science solutions for Financial Technology.
• Rapidly prototype solutions and analyse large volumes of data.
• Experiment with different ML techniques.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Python

SQL

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative discipline

Job description

About the Role

As a data scientist in the Risk Data Science team, you will develop data science models by working with large-scale data to derive new intelligence and use cutting-edge data science techniques. You will partner with Risk, product, and engineering stakeholders to identify and solve some of the most impactful and stimulating business problems. You will work in a fast-paced environment with direct impacts to the business.

What You Will Do

• Combine technical and business knowledge to develop innovative data science solutions for Financial Technology
• Rapidly prototype solutions and contribute to product and feature discussions
• Analyse large volumes of data and generate actionable insights
• Experiment with different ML techniques and research the latest technologies (e.g. LLM) to determine the best approach
• Own end-to-end solutions, from formulating the technical problem to deployment of the solution as part of a cross-functional team of scientists, analysts, product managers, and engineers

What You Will Need

• At least 3 years of experience developing ML solutions
• Experience in credit and fraud risk a plus
• Experience in alternative data sources (especially FinTech) a plus
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of Statistics/ML fundamentals and experience in Python + SQL
• Communication skills to engage with business stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively communicate the results of the analytical solutions
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
• Bachelors or Masters in a quantitative discipline. PhD a plus

About The Team

Our Risk team is on a mission to make GoTo the safest and most trusted platform for customers, merchants, driver-partners, and business partners. We’re a cross-functional team of data scientists, analysts, product managers, and engineers spread across Jakarta, Singapore, and India. With a shared passion for tackling complex challenges and delivering real impact, we’re constantly working to build world-class risk capabilities that protect and grow the business.

About GoTo Group

GoTo Group is the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia with its mission to “Empower Progress’ by offering technological infrastructure and solutions for everyone to access and thrive in the digital economy. The GoTo ecosystem consists of on-demand transportation services, food and grocery delivery, logistics and fulfillment, as well as financial and payment services through the Gojek and GoTo Financial platforms.It is the first platform in Southeast Asia that hosts these crucial cases in a single ecosystem, capturing the majority of Indonesia’s vast consumer household.

About Gojek

Gojek is Southeast Asia’s leading on-demand platform and pioneer of the multi-service ecosystem with over 2.5 million driver partners across the regions offering a wide range of services such as transportation, food delivery, logistics and more. With its mission to create impact at scale, Gojek is committed to resolving consumer problems and raising standards of living by connecting consumers to the best providers of goods and services in the market.

About GoTo Financial

GoTo Financial accelerates financial inclusion through its leading financial services and merchants solutions. Its consumer services include GoPay and GoPayLater and serve businesses of all sizes through Midtrans, Moka, GoBiz Plus, GoBiz, and Selly. With its trusted and inclusive ecosystem of products, GoTo Financial is open to new growth opportunities and aims to empower everyone to Make It Happen, Make It Together, Make It Last.

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