Data Scientist

Business Unit Bank of Kigali Digital factory
Key Accountabilities
  • Understands business problems and designs end-to-end analytics use cases
  • Develops complex models and algorithms that drive innovation throughout the organization. This may include improving on-time performance, network planning, etc.,
  • Conducts advanced statistical analysis to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance
  • Collaborates with model developers to implement and deploy scalable solutions
  • Provides thought leadership by researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders
Experience
  • 5-7 years’ experience in a statistical and/or data science role
  • Experience working with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross functional teams
Purpose of the job
  • AApply strong expertise in machine-learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build the next-generation analytics engines and services
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience
  • Certified Scrum Master / Agile Practitioner
Knowledge
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field
  • Experience with R, Python, Matlab is required, programming in C, C++, Java
  • Knowledge of computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.)
  • Attitude to thrive in a fun, fast-paced start-up like environment
Expression of Interest Submit your CV and portfolio to digitalrecruiting@bk.rw by 30 November 2018