Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
Junior Quantitative Risk Data Scientists are significant contributors of Optasia's advanced risk management and revenue optimization and members of the Credit Portfolio Optimization team. The Credit Portfolio Optimization team members have experience with credit and profit scoring, the development, deployment and operation of credit risk models, and the day-to-day risk management of large portfolio of loans. They have the capability to (i) develop statistical and machine learning algorithms for credit issuance and risk evaluation, (ii) optimize revenue through risk management, (iii) conduct risk analytics, and (iv) operationalize models and analytics in the daily risk management activities of large portfolios of loans. Quantitative Risk Data Scientists are part of a large team of 25 people.
What you will do
- Perform in-depth risk analysis and optimization on microloans, accounting for 80% of the role.
- Develop predictive models, with a focus on statistical models and occasional machine learning applications.
- Deliver actionable insights on credit risk through advanced big data analytics.
- Identify and evaluate credit risk factors using computational methods on large datasets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.
- Continuously refine risk models to optimize financial outcomes and minimize risk exposure.
What you will bring
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling; experience with machine learning models is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in big data analytics.
- Solid understanding of risk analytics and credit risk factors.
- Ability to handle and analyze large data sets to draw meaningful insights.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Your key attributes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to hit tight deadlines and work under pressure and strict attention to detail.
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)
Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
Top Skills
What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way.
Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making.
We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis.
Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets.
Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally.
Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
