Remote Lead Data Scientist - Financial Analytics

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development allowances

Paid time off

Remote work stipends

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Lead Data Scientist to spearhead financial analytics initiatives. You will lead a team, develop predictive models and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization from a fully remote setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design robust data pipelines, and ensure data quality and ethical data usage. A Master’s/PhD and 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field with strong research experience.
• 8+ years in data science with emphasis on finance analytics and ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R with ML libraries and production deployment.
• Strong SQL and big data tech experience (Spark/Hadoop).
• Leadership, mentoring, and remote team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of ML models for financial forecasting and risk.
• Design data pipelines for extraction, transformation and loading.
• Perform in-depth statistical analysis and data mining on financial data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into data science solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Stay current with advances in data science and ML techniques.
• Ensure data quality, governance and ethical data usage across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

ML & analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their financial analytics initiatives. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling from anywhere. You will play a crucial role in extracting actionable insights from complex financial datasets, developing predictive models, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. Based remotely, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead a talented group of data scientists, and contribute to the strategic direction of our client's data science capabilities. This role is integral to enhancing our client's competitive edge through advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models for financial forecasting, risk assessment, and fraud detection.
• Design and implement robust data pipelines for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and data mining to identify trends and patterns in financial markets.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data science solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Present complex findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay at the forefront of data science and machine learning advancements, exploring new tools and techniques.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and ethical use of data throughout all projects.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, with a significant focus on financial analytics and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in SQL and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Proven experience in building and deploying production-level machine learning models.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, markets, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, ideally in a remote setting.

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, and professional development allowances. As a fully remote role, you'll enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere, coupled with opportunities to work on cutting-edge financial technology and contribute to significant business outcomes for our client. Paid time off and remote work stipends are also provided.