Data Scientist – Credit Eligibility
M-KOPA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Kenya
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Building and refining credit scoring models that assess customer creditworthiness, default risk, and loan pricing across multiple markets
- Developing and testing ML models for loan eligibility and pricing optimisation through A/B testing and statistical analysis
- Continuously improving eligibility criteria by analysing repayment data, engineering new features, and monitoring credit performance for risk shifts and margin impact
- Collaborating cross-functionally with engineers, data scientists, and commercial stakeholders to scale models into production
Requirements
- Experience building predictive models, particularly credit scoring, risk models, or similar classification/regression problems
- 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
- Fully remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones
- Work with diverse teams across UK, Europe, and Africa
- Professional development programmes and coaching partnerships
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements
- Well-being support and career growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
credit scoring modelspredictive modelsrisk modelsmachine learningmodel developmentmodel validationmodel deploymentperformance monitoringfeature engineeringhyperparameter tuning
Soft Skills
collaborationdata communicationstakeholder communicationcross-functional teamworkanalytical skills