Data Scientist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (Fintech): Developing risk models and analytical frameworks for credit, financial, and operational risk domains with an accent on statistical modeling, uncertainty quantification, and predictive analytics. Focus on building sophisticated NPV models, forecasting financial metrics, and partnering with stakeholders to improve decision-making processes.

Location: Remote (must maintain overlap with the first half of the business day in Mexico) or Relocation support available to Mexico, Cyprus, Spain, Serbia, or Georgia.

Company

A high-tech fintech company challenging the status quo of traditional finance.

What you will do

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models for credit portfolios at per-account and aggregate levels.
• Create sophisticated Net Present Value (NPV) models for various credit products.
• Model critical financial metrics including FX position, liquidity, and reserves.
• Analyze distributions, uncertainty, and deviations in financial and risk data.
• Design diagnostic and forecasting models to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve model performance and decision-making.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Economics.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Quantitative Analytics, or Risk Modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R with experience in analytical libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, probability theory, and uncertainty quantification.
• Experience developing predictive models using financial or stochastic datasets.
• Must be able to maintain overlap with the first half of the business day in Mexico.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation support to Mexico, Cyprus, Spain, Serbia, or Georgia for employee and family.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Education budget for professional training and language lessons.
• Wellness budget for mental health and fitness.
• 20 days of annual leave plus paid sick leave.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.