Overview
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company.
We are currently looking for a Senior Data Scientist in Latin America .
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing advanced machine learning and AI models that directly influence business strategies and risk management.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze large, complex datasets, develop predictive models, and ensure the robustness of decision-making frameworks.
The role involves feature engineering, model validation, deployment in production environments, and continuous optimization to support scalable and data-driven solutions.
This is a remote-first position that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives in the financial technology space.
Responsibilities
- Develop state-of-the-art machine learning and AI models to support risk strategies and operational decisions
- Conduct model performance analysis, compare different modeling approaches, and recommend strategies based on data-driven insights
- Collaborate with ML Engineers and ML Ops to deploy models into production and ensure ongoing reliability and scalability
- Explore, preprocess, and engineer features from raw data to support decision-making capabilities
- Design and maintain infrastructure for risk modeling and data pipelines
- Monitor risk trends and model performance, implementing optimizations and preventive measures as needed
Requirements
- University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
- Proven experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI model development
- Experience developing statistical and machine learning models and conducting experiments
- Strong risk knowledge, ideally within financial services, fintech, or related industries
- Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with Spark and JavaScript is a plus
- Solid understanding of feature engineering, model lifecycle, and performance evaluation
- Strong English communication skills to collaborate with international stakeholders
Benefits
- Health and dental coverage for you and dependents with no co-payment
- Life insurance with extended coverage
- Meal and supermarket vouchers
- Home office allowance and flexible remote work options
- Access to wellness platforms, online classes, and physical activity spaces
- Educational discounts and English learning programs
- Extended parental leave and birthday off
- Apple equipment for remote work and welcome kit
- Annual performance-based bonus and referral rewards
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