Job Description

Data Science Lead – Paystack Location: Multiple locations including Nigeria (Hybrid) Type: Full-time About the role Lead Data Scientist role focused on predictive modelling with measurable bottom-line impact. Own credit risk analytics (Paystack MFB), business forecasting and strategic predictive projects.

Job Responsibility

Key responsibilities • Define advanced analytics vision and prioritise high-impact projects • Develop and maintain credit risk models (PD/LGD/EAD) and business forecasting frameworks • Ensure model integrity through monitoring, back-testing and documentation • Partner with Data Engineering on pipelines and data governance • Translate complex quantitative results into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders Requirements • Master’s in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Data Science or similar) • 5+ years in predictive modelling or data science, ideally in fintech or lending • Expert in statistical modelling and time-series forecasting • Advanced SQL and expert Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Statsmodels) • Experience building credit risk models How to apply Official apply link: https://careers.paystack.com/jobs/8049582-data-science-lead

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