Kuda is a full service digital only bank with a banking license. Kuda is designed for your smartphone, free of ridiculous charges and great at helping you budget, spend smartly and save more.
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Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Model Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models for credit scoring, fraud detection, and collections.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate models into production systems.
Data Analysis: Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and inform business strategies.
Model Monitoring: Oversee the performance of deployed models, ensuring they meet business objectives and regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance model performance and team capabilities.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams and projects.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Strong knowledge of cloud environments and services (AWS, Google Cloud).
Domain Knowledge: Experience in credit risk modeling, fraud detection, or financial services is highly desirable.
Leadership: Strong ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards, particularly in the Nigerian context.