Senior Data Scientist - Financial Modeling

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Financial Modeling to join a remote-first fintech team. You will develop predictive models for risk, fraud detection, and investment strategies using large datasets.

This role offers the flexibility of working from home while collaborating with cross-time-zone teams across Banking & Finance. You will leverage cutting-edge tools to deliver actionable insights and drive innovation in financial data science.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading global fintech company seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist specializing in Financial Modeling to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing sophisticated predictive models for risk assessment, fraud detection, and investment strategies. You will leverage vast datasets to extract actionable insights and drive innovation within the Banking & Finance sector. As a remote-first position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones, utilizing cutting-edge technology and communication tools to deliver impactful results. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven data scientist to make a significant contribution to a forward-thinking organization from the comfort of their home office. Join us and redefine the future of financial data science.