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Remote Data Scientist Job in UK Wave Mobile Money

Data Scientist Wave Mobile Money
Data AnalysisData AnalyticsData CleaningData ScienceData VisualizationExploratory Data AnalysisOptimizationScope ManagementStatistical AnalysisStatistical Modeling
Senior (5-8 years) - 
UK


Wave is building a cashless Africa in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Gambia & Mali. Find us @www.wave.com
3535+ employees
FintechMobileFinanceTechnology


Role


Who you are

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related discipline
  • 4+ years experience in data science or similar
  • Experience with product A/B tests optimization and data analysis
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams on data analysis and experiments execution
  • Strong knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Strong Python skills or R skills with willingness to adapt
  • Proficiency in machine learning methods
  • Familiarity with data visualization libraries
  • Fluency in English

Desirables

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Science
  • Data Visualization
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Scope Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling



What the job involves

  • Collaborate with product and operations teams closely
  • Generate insights using statistical modelling data visualization and machine learning
  • Design implement and analyze optimizations for internal operations user promos and agent networks
  • Build data-driven heuristics and machine-learning models to improve outcomes
  • Take ownership of analytics process from scoping to communicating findings


Application process

  • Fill out form upload resume and cover letter

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Company mission

Wave Mobile Money aims to drive financial inclusion across Africa by offering radically affordable, instantly available, and universally accepted financial services. Since its launch in 2017, Wave has been committed to eliminating barriers like high fees and limited access to traditional banking, empowering millions of users to engage in seamless financial transactions even in areas with limited infrastructure. Their ultimate goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent.




Company benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere (UTC -5 to +2)
  • Travel to key markets once per year (costs covered)
  • $800 yearly stipend for coworker meetups
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous equity package
  • Performance reviews biannually with bonuses or promotions for strong performers
  • Subsidized health insurance and retirement contributions
  • Fully paid parental leave for 6 months
  • Subsidized fertility assistance
  • Flexible vacation (30-40 days per year)
  • $10,000 annual charitable donation matching



Company values

  • Financial Inclusion
  • Accessibility
  • Innovation
  • Affordability



Company HQ

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