VFD Group is an alternative financial services holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria’s informal financial sector to create innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Nigerian. VFD Group was founded by highly skilled professionals with diverse experiences, qualifications and professional backgrounds, who identified the gap between individuals and small businesses and their banking experiences, and set out to bridge the divide.
Job Summary
The Head of Data Science and Analytics is responsible for gathering, analyzing, processing, and modeling data to interpret results and create actionable plans for the bank. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to identify data-driven solutions for business challenges and opportunities.
Job Details
- Identify data-driven business solutions
- Develop algorithms and custom data models
- Implement predictive modeling
- Create and manage A/B testing frameworks
- Monitor model performance and data accuracy
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Create clear, compelling data reports
- Establish and improve data systems and processes
- Evaluate new technologies
- Business strategy optimization
- Product development
- Marketing techniques enhancement
- Customer experience optimization
- Revenue generation
- Ad targeting improvement
Requirements
- First degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant fields
- Preferred: Graduate degree in Data Science or quantitative field
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, SQL)
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques
- Advanced statistical knowledge
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of data modeling and algorithms
- Communication and presentation abilities
- Logical thinking and reasoning
- Integrity and proactivity
- Detail-oriented
- Stakeholder management
- Time management and teamwork
- Tech-savvy
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