Head of Data Scientist

#vacancy #Head of Data Scientist

#Remote | Full-time
Microfinance Company

Salary: USD 3,400 – 3,950

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Head of Data Scientist to lead and develop the risk function within a fast-growing microfinance company. The role involves strategic leadership, portfolio risk control, data-driven decision-making, and close collaboration with other departments to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop team members.
• Prepare and present reports and assess their impact on the company’s financial stability.
• Monitor the credit portfolio, analyze default rates and profitability, and implement improvement measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to minimize operational and credit risks.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the credit scoring system; ensure its relevance and accuracy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of automation systems and DSS (Decision Support Systems); regularly update and improve algorithms.
• Track market trends and implement modern automation, analytics, and forecasting models.
• Design data visualizations (dashboards, reports) for clear and effective communication.
• Develop and control KPIs to assess department performance (default rate reduction, application processing time, error minimization, etc.).

• Set goals and objectives for the risk management team; monitor execution and evaluate performance.

Requirements
• Experience in banks or financial institutions.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Data Science & Machine Learning skills (working with large datasets).
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Stress resistance and a high level of analytical thinking.