Hybrid Data Scientist, Fintech

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About the role

  • Data Scientist developing AI models within the Data & Risk team at Optasia. Enhancing financial technologies through data-driven decision making and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and implement statistical and machine learning models that support risk management, pricing and data-driven decisioning.
  • Build and maintain models that operate on large-scale datasets and support core product and risk decisions.
  • Perform in-depth analysis on financial products to improve model performance and business outcomes.
  • Contribute to the development of model monitoring, validation and performance tracking frameworks.
  • Identify and evaluate key model drivers and assumptions using large and complex datasets.
  • Collaborate closely with data scientists, quantitative risk experts and data & machine learning infrastructure engineers within the Data & Risk department.
  • Monitor model performance and support continuous optimization and recalibration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning or applied analytics.
  • Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Experience working with large datasets and production-oriented data pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to translate business and risk problems into AI-driven solutions.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
  • Results-driven with strong ownership mentality.
  • Curious, proactive and eager to learn.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and analytical rigor.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid 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
  • 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

Job title

Data Scientist, Fintech

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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