Remote Lead Data Scientist - Fintech

Placements24; Centurion; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Global team collaboration

Leadership growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead advanced analytics from a remote-first base in Centurion, Gauteng. You will guide a team of data scientists and develop ML solutions for forecasting, risk, fraud, and customer insights in Banking & Finance.

Strong leadership and cloud experience are essential for shaping our data strategy and delivering impact across South Africa. This role offers high visibility, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and opportunities to

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment, preferably within fintech or Banking & Finance.
• Expertise in Python or R with libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Mansioni

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Design, develop, and implement ML models for financial forecasting, risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer segmentation.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Oversee the data science project lifecycle from problem definition to deployment and monitoring.
• Drive research into new data science techniques relevant to fintech.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Data science leadership

Machine learning

Python

R

Big data

Cloud platforms

Communication

Remote work

Formazione

PhD in quantitative field

Master's degree

Strumenti

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge financial technology company, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their advanced analytics initiatives. This is a fully remote, **Centurion, Gauteng**-based position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will lead a team of talented data scientists, driving innovation in machine learning, predictive modeling, and data-driven product development within the **Banking & Finance** sector. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to shape the future of our client's data science endeavors. The position is designed for individuals who thrive in a remote-first environment and are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex financial challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms for financial forecasting, risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer segmentation.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify data science opportunities and translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Oversee the entire data science project lifecycle, from problem definition and data exploration to model deployment and performance monitoring.
• Drive research into new data science techniques and technologies relevant to the fintech landscape.
• Ensure the quality, scalability, and robustness of deployed data science solutions.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Champion data governance and best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of data science within the **Banking & Finance** domain.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment, preferably within fintech or **Banking & Finance**.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and proficiency with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for uncovering insights from data.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, essential for a remote lead role.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position with a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Our client provides excellent health insurance coverage, a retirement savings plan, and a generous professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented global team.
• Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a remote role while contributing to a leading fintech company.
• This role offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership within the **Banking & Finance** industry.