Senior Data Scientist - Fintech

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with fintech specialization to join a fully remote, innovative team. You will build and deploy predictive models, drive data-driven product development, and influence strategic decisions from any location.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, mentorship of junior data scientists, and a focus on cutting-edge analytics and learning within a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a fintech focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying ML models in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement ML models for fraud detection, risk assessment, and customer behavior.
• Extract, clean, and transform large financial datasets from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production.
• Communicate complex analytics findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify data-driven opportunities.

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist specializing in Fintech to join their fully remote, innovative team. This role is pivotal in leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to extract valuable insights from complex financial datasets. You will be responsible for developing and deploying predictive models, driving data-driven product development, and influencing strategic business decisions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a remote-first culture that champions collaboration, continuous learning, and technological advancement. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to transform data into impactful business solutions from the comfort of your chosen location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for fraud detection, risk assessment, and customer behavior analysis.
• Extract, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various financial sources.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify new opportunities for data-driven innovation.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on financial services or fintech.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and expertise in relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models in production.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative R&D culture.