Optasia

Data Scientist

• Design and implement algorithmic solutions for revenues optimization though credit risk analysis.
• Deliver credit-risk insights through big data risk analytics.
• Development and implementation of portfolio risk assessment tools and procedures to monitor and manage credit risk.
• Conduct detailed risk analysis on microloans and other financial products, optimizing risk models to improve decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate credit risk factors using advanced computational methods on large datasets.
• Develop predictive models, including both statistical and machine learning approaches, to support risk management strategies.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and data & machine learning engineers.
• Continuously refine and improve risk assessment methodologies to align with evolving market conditions.

Quantitative Risk Data Scientist, Fintech

• Design, develop and optimize advanced machine learning and statistical models that support risk management, pricing and decision-making processes.
• Lead end-to-end model development initiatives, from problem definition and solution design to production deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Design algorithmic solutions that support performance and revenue optimization across Optasia’s products.
• Develop and evolve model frameworks, methodologies and best practices within the AI team.
• Work on complex financial products and large-scale decision-making systems, supporting real-time model use cases.
• Identify, evaluate and validate key model drivers and assumptions using large and complex datasets.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative risk experts, traders, data engineers and machine learning infrastructure engineers within the Data & Risk department.
• Ensure model robustness, explainability and alignment with internal governance and risk standards.
• Act as a technical reference point, clearly communicating model behavior, assumptions and trade-offs to business and senior stakeholders.

Senior Data Scientist, Fintech

• 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.

Data Scientist, Fintech

Sales

• Execute a comprehensive sales strategy to the assigned regions to achieve revenue growth and market expansion goals.
• Identify opportunities and new verticals for Optasia’s products and services, driving adoption across diverse markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including telcos, mobile wallet operators, partners and Financial Institutes/Banks.
• Collaborate with internal product, marketing, and operations teams to ensure the successful pitching and delivery of solutions tailored to client needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform strategy and maintain Optasia’s competitive edge.
• Prepare and present regular sales performance reports for the executive leadership team, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
• Work cross divisions to prepare all the needed documents as: Presentations, Business Cases, Service Descriptions, or any other document.

Sales Manager, Fintech

Program Manager

• Act as the CRO’s execution partner across his portfolio of strategic priorities
• Support agenda management, preparation, and follow-up for leadership meetings and key forums
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, and decision documents
• Maintain a consolidated view of CRO initiatives and ensure clarity on priorities, ownership, and next steps
• Drive CRO-led strategic initiatives from concept through delivery
• Translate CRO priorities into clear programs, workplans, milestones, ownership, and timelines
• Lead and coordinate projects across regions, partnerships, deployments, and growth initiatives
• Actively enable and support functions reporting into the CRO, helping structure priorities, clarify ownership, and accelerate execution
• Own day-to-day coordination of CRO initiatives, ensuring momentum, accountability, and disciplined follow-through
• Track execution progress, manage dependencies, and surface risks early
• Partner closely with the Strategy / CSO team to translate strategic direction into executable initiatives within the CRO organization
• Help embed structured ways of working across CRO-led initiatives
• Contribute to governance around prioritization, sequencing, and delivery of strategic programs

Program Manager, Revenue – Fintech

QA Engineer

• Review technical requirements and specifications, providing timely feedback.
• Develop structured test plans and cases for comprehensive testing.
• Execute both manual (white box, black box) and automated test cases, covering smoke, sanity, and regression tests.
• Identify, document, and track bugs.
• Automate test cases, enhancing testing efficiency.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with clients.
• Work with Project Delivery and Account Managers to ensure timely, quality releases.
• Investigate and resolve live environment issues alongside clients.

Quality Assurance Engineer, Fintech

Controller

• Prepare and publish accurate financial reports for Benin and other Francophone entities.
• Consolidate financial data across multiple jurisdictions under OHADA and IFRS frameworks.
• Manage cash flow, ensuring timely collections and vendor payments across countries.
• Coordinate statutory accounting, tax filings, and social security obligations in compliance with local laws.
• Ensure adherence to OHADA accounting standards (SYSCOHADA) and local GAAP.
• Oversee financial administration for local offices.
• Implement and monitor internal controls across multiple entities.
• Prepare income statements, participate in budgeting processes, and support FP&A activities across the group.
• Evaluate and manage financial risks in diverse regulatory environments.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes regionally.
• Develop and implement plans for financial growth and operational efficiency.

Financial Controller, Fintech

Executive Assistant

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Executives across all professional activities.
• Manage a dynamic and international calendar, prioritizing and resolving scheduling conflicts independently.
• Coordinate detailed international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, visas, itineraries, and required documentation.
• Prepare materials, agendas, and action items for internal and external meetings; document meeting minutes and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Act as a liaison between the Executives and internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Handle highly confidential information and documents with integrity and discretion.
• Screen and manage incoming communications, emails, and calls on behalf of the C-Level, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Support the Executives with internal and external presentations, reports, and communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on deliverables and executive priorities.
• Take ownership of special projects and operational initiatives on behalf of the Executives as needed.
• Manage expenses, purchases orders and approvals on behalf of executive team.

Executive Assistant – C-suite

DevOps Engineer

• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD processes & pipelines.
• Responsible for maintaining, managing and optimizing existing automated Jenkins jobs and scripts.
• Provide application build and deployment lifecycle support.
• Automate repetitive tasks in order to make the processes faster and more efficient.
• Write specifications and documentation.

DevOps Engineer, Fintech

Support Engineer

• Evaluate change requests—spanning platform upgrades, protocol migrations, and topology adjustments—by quantifying technical impact and rollback risk, defining mitigation steps, securing a jointly endorsed rollout plan with internal and external stakeholders, and consulting the Solution Architect whenever the change requires modifications to the solution design.
• Compile and convey the configuration and development prerequisites that third‑party systems must deliver for System Integration Testing readiness, liaising directly with their owners.
• Execute a concise suite of HTTP based API smoke tests (REST, SOAP, RPC etc.), troubleshoot anomalies, and escalate unresolved gaps to third‑party counterparts and the Solution Architect.
• Draft IAT test cases for execution by Optasia developers, under Solution Architect’s guidance.
• Maintain clear traceability: update Jira and Confluence records for change requests and for SIT preparations.
• Drive continuous improvement by converting lessons learned into reusable templates — covering change‑request assessments, SIT readiness checklists, and smoke‑test scripts — so future integrations follow streamlined, standardised practices.
• Transition smoothly from ISE to Associate Solution Architect once you demonstrate design aptitude and business acumen.

Integration Support Engineer, Fintech

Business Intelligence Developer

• Conducting ad-hoc and scheduled reporting analysis for a variety of projects on a daily base
• Developing well-organized, insightful dashboards and KPIs to support strategic business decisions
• Being able to articulate business requirements and communicating effectively
• Desiring to learn new skills and improving existing ones

Business Intelligence Analyst, Fintech

Security Engineer

• Assist in Technical Projects, by proposing, deploying and maintaining appropriate security controls and solutions
• Participate in Systems and Infrastructures Audits, to ensure that security controls are correctly applied
• Analyze Security Alerts and respond to Security Incidents
• Support the Vulnerability Management Program, by analyzing VA and PenTest results, to propose mitigation actions
• Support with Customer initiated Audits
• Build and monitor Awareness training and Phishing campaigns
• Manage the deployed Security Platforms

Quantitative Risk Data Scientist, Fintech

Senior Data Scientist, Fintech

Data Scientist, Fintech

Sales Manager, Fintech

Program Manager, Revenue – Fintech

Quality Assurance Engineer, Fintech

Financial Controller, Fintech

Executive Assistant – C-suite

Quality Assurance Engineer, Fintech

DevOps Engineer, Fintech

Integration Support Engineer, Fintech

Business Intelligence Analyst, Fintech

Cyber Security Engineer, Fintech