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Data Scientist (Machine Learning Focus) at iRecharge Tech-Innovations

iRecharge Tech-InnovationsLagos, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence
Full Time
iRecharge Tech-Innovations is an internet-powered distribution platform that enables users to purchase virtual products and services such as airtime and mobile data, internet subscriptions, pay-TV, and Bulk SMS.

  • The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with fintech domain knowledge to optimize performance, detect patterns, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models for use cases such as customer segmentation, fraud detection, transaction prediction, and user behavior analysis.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), data cleaning, and feature engineering on high-volume transaction datasets.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to identify opportunities that improve customer experience and revenue.
  • Design and automate dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as transaction success rates, customer retention, and revenue performance.
  • Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
  • Monitor model performance and retrain models to maintain accuracy and reliability.
  • Work with large datasets from multiple sources including APIs, payment systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
  • Support fraud analytics, anomaly detection, and risk modeling initiatives.
  • Establish and promote data science best practices, including documentation and model governance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in data science, preferably within fintech, banking, or digital payments.
  • Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch).
  • Experience with SQL and working knowledge of NoSQL databases.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis.
  • Experience handling large-scale transaction or financial datasets.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in fraud detection, credit risk modeling, or financial analytics.
  • Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment pipelines.
  • Experience in a fast-paced fintech or startup environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Model accuracy and performance
  • Fraud detection efficiency and reduction rates
  • Improvement in customer retention and transaction success rates
  • Timeliness and business impact of insights delivered
  • Adoption and usability of dashboards across teams

Key Competencies

  • Data-Driven Thinking
  • Business & Financial Acumen
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Innovation & Continuous Learning
  • Attention to Detail

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