Job Title: ML Engineer
Level: Middle+ / Senior I
Location: Remote (GMT±3) or hybrid (Astana KZ, Dushanbe TJ, Khujand TJ, Tashkent UZ)
Salary: to be discussed
Job Summary:
We are a Dubai based provider of SaaS tailored credit scoring solutions for more than ~50 financial institutions across 15 markets. In a nutshell, we are looking for a ML Engineer who is going to develop ML models for financial industry from 0 to deployment (not necessarily all the skills must be present — we can help you grow). Ideally, the candidate has a background in credit risk modeling in a leading financial institutions or worked as a risk analyst / validation expert at Big4. Alternatively, the candidate can be a manager with a deep knowledge of scoring models development to understand the tech specifics and lead a team of ML Engineers
About us on media
News: Prosus Ventures, ARCET Global AI Series (Best Use of AI in Risk), Plug and Play Investment
Accelerators: Hub71, ****Fintech Hive Accelerator (DIFC, Dubai), MISK Accelerator (Plug and Play x Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation), Astana Hub Google for Startups
We expect that you are able to:
- Technical expertise:
- Bring a good conceptual understanding of ML pipelines development stages (data preprocessing, modelling, validation, deployment).
- Demonstrate proficiency in classic machine learning algorithms, including but not limited to classic ML (linear regression, decision trees) and neural networks.
- Ability to read and write reproducible and optimal Python code.
- Effective Communication:
- Show excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Translate technical concepts into layman's terms for clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including back/front-end developers, and DevOps
- Pitch results and our software to potential clients
- Knowledge of Credit Risk, Financial Institutions, and Fintech:
- In-depth understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and best practices in the financial industry.
- Familiarity with financial institutions' operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred background:
- Proven experience in machine learning / data science roles (3-4 years);
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics or other quantitative field;
- Experience working at Big-4/boutique consulting firms in Financial Services sector working on risk models or ex large banks risk analysts / data scientists
- Great knowledge of classic Machine Learning (models, metrics, validation etc.);