Senior Data Scientist – Credit Eligibility

Join our Credit & Underwriting team and build machine learning models that shape loan eligibility and pricing across 5 African markets. This is a fully remote data science role within a growing mission-driven fintech that directly shapes lending strategy for millions of customers.

Requirements

• Experience building predictive models, particularly credit scoring, risk models, or similar classification/regression problems
• Strong ML background with hands-on experience in model development, validation, deployment, and performance monitoring
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and relevant ML libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, etc.) with experience in feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning
• Experience translating complex model outputs into actionable business strategies and stakeholder communications
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and commercial teams
• Strong data communication skills — written, oral, and visual

Benefits

• Professional development programmes and coaching partnerships
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements
• Well-being support and career growth opportunities