Senior Data Scientist - Credit Eligibility at M-KOPA Nigeria

Join M-KOPA Nigeria as a Senior Data Scientist specializing in credit eligibility, working remotely across Nigeria. M-KOPA is a pioneering fintech company that began with pay-as-you-go solar solutions and has evolved into a top connected asset financing platform, transforming financial access for millions. This role offers the chance to influence lending strategies that affect millions of customers across five African countries. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will develop and enhance machine learning models that determine loan eligibility and pricing. Your daily tasks involve analyzing repayment data, refining credit scoring systems, and optimizing risk models to balance growth with credit risk. You'll collaborate with engineers, analysts, and commercial teams to ensure models are production-ready and impactful. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in predictive modeling, credit scoring, and machine learning techniques, backed by strong Python and SQL skills. You will thrive in a remote, mission-driven environment that values innovation, cross-functional teamwork, and data-driven decision-making. This position is vital in expanding financial inclusion throughout Nigeria and other African markets, contributing to M-KOPA's role as a TIME 100 influential company and Africa's fastest-growing fintech. The company's initiatives also support environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions. While salary details aren’t specified, this role offers significant growth potential within the fintech sector, where expertise in credit risk and data science can lead to senior analytics or product leadership opportunities. To stand out, candidates should highlight their achievements in building credit risk models, quantify the impact of their solutions, and demonstrate experience working collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple regions. Apply promptly to be part of M-KOPA Nigeria’s transformative mission as a Senior Data Scientist - Credit Eligibility, shaping financial access for millions.