Global Data Analyst job at FINCA Uganda Limited | Apply Now

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a busy commercial business environment.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of proven data science & analytics performance.

• Experience with relational Databases such as Oracle, SQL queries, or OLAP cubes is preferred.

• Experience in developing credit scorecards will be an added advantage.

• Experience with common Data Science toolkits, such as R, Python, Weka, NumPy, MatLab, etc.

• Excellence in at least R and/or Python is highly desirable.

• Experience in risk analytics (model development, strategy and framework, scorecard development, documentation, validation, governance, implementation, and automation, etc.) will be a strong advantage

• Understanding credit bureaus and non-traditional data providers will be a plus

• Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, and Pig, with experience in NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Cassandra, and HBase.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong applied statistics skills, including distributions, Statistical Testing, and Regression Analysis, with proficiency in scripting and programming.

• Knowledge of Agile software development processes and performance metric tools.

• Excellent understanding of Machine learning techniques and Algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM and Decision Forests.

• Excellent understanding of data concepts and experience in data management capabilities, including data definitions, data quality management and data integration.

• Strong presentation skills, practical business and technical writing, and proficient verbal communication skills to support informed decision-making and practical actions.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to recognize and comprehend complex data flow and designs.

• Self-motivated and able to dynamically determine priorities.

• Understanding of data governance issues, policies, regulatory requirements, and industry information affecting the business environment.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members across boundaries and contribute productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for diverse perspectives.

• Able to utilise strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to foster effective and productive user relationships and partnerships across the network.

• Demonstrates the highest personal and professional integrity with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to articulate a vision of transformation efforts and a sense of mission.

• Results orientation, willingness to commit to a direction and drive operations to completion.

• Ability to break down complex problems and projects into manageable goals.

• Ability to identify the root cause of the problem and make informed, timely decisions to resolve issues.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and multiple initiatives, coupled with the ability to synthesise and analyse diverse data and information and develop and recommend effective strategies.

• Ability to think creatively with a strategic perspective, highly driven and self-motivated

• Analytical with good project management and team leadership skills.

• Strong commitment to FINCA’s social mission.

Language Skills

• Fluency in English required.

Travel requirements

• Availability to travel up to 30% of the time

This position is based in Pakistan, or Uganda, or Georgia.