Remote Lead Data Scientist - Fintech AI/ML Leader

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 2,964,000 - 3,953,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Fully remote with flexible hours

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development budget andcon

Job summary

Placements24, a forward-thinking fintech firm, seeks an experienced Lead Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics remotely. You will lead a team of data scientists, mentor juniors, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate data into strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes machine learning, scalable models, and executive-level communication to shape the future of fintech from anywhere.

Qualifications

PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
8+ years of experience in data science with significant lead or managerial responsibility.
Expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques.
Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of ML models for forecasting, risk, and customer behavior analysis.
Mentor and manage a team of data scientists, providing technical guidance.
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate data science into core platform features.
Define KPIs and robust evaluation metrics for predictive models.
Explore large datasets to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.