Data Science Manager - Real-Time Credit & Fraud (Hybrid)

Kuda Technologies Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team in developing machine learning solutions for credit scoring, fraud detection, and collections. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in data science, including 2 years in a leadership role, strong technical skills in Python and SQL, and understanding of financial regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Pension

Career Development & Growth

Competitive Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Wellness App

Award Winning L&D Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning and financial services.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of data scientists.
• Lead the design and deployment of machine learning models.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams.
• Analyze large datasets to inform business strategies.
• Monitor model performance and stakeholder communication.
• Stay abreast of industry trends.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

SQL

Machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Credit risk modeling

Fraud detection

Leadership and team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

A leading financial technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team in developing machine learning solutions for credit scoring, fraud detection, and collections. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in data science, including 2 years in a leadership role, strong technical skills in Python and SQL, and understanding of financial regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including a hybrid work model.