Data Scientist, Fintech

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
Data Scientists are significant contributors of Optasia’s advanced risk management and revenue optimization. As member of the Data Science team in Optasia, you will have an opportunity to combine the disciplines of risk management, research, and technology to operate trading strategies across multiple projects. You are expected to leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time processes, while working closely with experienced traders, big-data and machine-learning engineers to ensure optimal system performance.

What you will do

• Design and implement credit risk models and algorithms beyond the state of the art.
• Develop various risk management models
• Identify credit risk factors by applying computational methods to large data volumes.
• Apply deep and ensemble learning to optimize risk models.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading
• Deliver credit-risk insights through big data risk analytics.

What you will bring

• BSc and MSc in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering or Finance from an accredited institution
• Hands-on experience at least in two of the following (with descending significance):
  • Machine learning and AI
  • Credit risk models
  • Big-Data
  • Risk Analytics
  • Mathematical & Statistical modelling
• Deep knowledge of machine learning and optimization algorithms
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical skills
• Experience with Python, Matlab or R programming language

Optional requirements (will be considered a plus):

• Hands-on experience of big data processing and analytics

Your key attributes

• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, self-directed, resourceful and in possession of a high level of personal initiative
• Communication skills
• Creative skills

Why you should apply

What we offer:
👟 Flexible remote working
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises