Principal Data Scientist Delivery

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Vyntra Global Full time €80,000 - €180,000 per year

Why you should join

Financial crime is getting smarter—so are we. At
Vyntra
, we're redefining how financial institutions detect and prevent fraud through powerful AI-driven analytics, delivered in elegant, user-friendly platforms.

The
Principal Data Scientist – Delivery
plays a key role in designing Vyntra's financial crime analytics solutions for our customers. You combine a customer-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in high-stakes discussions with senior stakeholders. You excel at understanding business needs and translating them into actionable analytical solutions—all while working with a high degree of autonomy.

Work Location:
Switzerland, Kenya, Singapore, Poland, or Belgium

What you will do

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Design and implement advanced analytics approaches, algorithms, machine learning models, and predictive models to solve customer business problems.
  • Represent the Data Science team in Proof-of-Concept (PoC), Proof-of-Value (PoV), and other key pre-sales and delivery projects.
  • Develop solutions to proactively enhance analytical performance for strategic customers.
  • Lead and coordinate a cross-regional Data Science Delivery squad: plan, organize, and allocate operational analytical tasks.
  • Stay up to date on recent advances in AI/ML as well as fraud, financial crime, and AML domains.
  • Provide third-level support, training, and coaching to Professional Services Consultants and R&D Engineers.
  • Contribute to the development of data science libraries, with a focus on supporting Professional Services activities.

Who you are

  • PhD or MSc in Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in applied analytics (machine learning, statistics, data mining, data visualization, data analysis) in a corporate environment, including ideally 5+ years in financial crime prevention or a related domain.
  • Strong expertise in Python and its data science libraries.
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning, mathematics, and predictive modeling.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Git) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Highly proactive and self-driven, with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Readiness to travel on business trips if required

Who we are

At
Vyntra
, we're setting a new standard in financial crime prevention by uniting financial data expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. Our plug-and-play solutions help banks stop fraud before it happens. With clients and teammates across Europe, Asia, and Africa, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture—driven by a shared purpose: protecting people, institutions, and economies from financial crime.

Application process

This job ad will remain open until the
end of November
. Please note that we will not contact candidates before this date. Only applications submitted with
both a CV and a cover letter
will be considered.

Applications submitted through job search automation platforms will not be considered.

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