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Data Scientist / Credit Risk Analyst

Creditinfo is looking for a sharp-minded and positive individual to join our Data Science/Risk Analytics team in Prague. Reporting directly to the Head of Decision Analytics, the Credit Risk Analyst develops credit risk models and strategies, while providing ad hoc support to our clients and during sales opportunities.
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Based in: Prague

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Job Purpose

  • Develop and deliver credit risk models and lending strategies
  • Provide client consultations for our analytics engagements
  • Support the sales team

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate credit risk models (incl. ML/AI)
  • Design and implement lending strategies
  • Act as an analytical consultant for complex client deliveries
  • Lead analytical projects from solution development and data integrity evaluation to implementation
  • Support analytical and data product development
  • Interact with a global team of highly trained and skilled colleagues, including data scientists, project managers, statisticians, and analysts
  • Closely support the sales team
  • Participate in speaking engagements

Requirements

  • 3+ years in the financial industry/risk management or statistical modeling/data analysis
  • Experience with R or Python
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques (incl. ML/AI)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze business requirements
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Degree in finance, mathematics, economics or statistics preferred
  • Knowledge of SQL is an advantage
  • Experience in credit decision strategy design is an advantage
  • Excellent English; French or Arabic is an advantage

What We Can Offer

  • A stimulating job in a multinational but medium-sized company that develops cutting edge banking and financial applications for customers worldwide, with occassional travel to exciting destinations (e.g. Oman, Indonesia, Seychelles).
  • A competitive salary package, flexible working hours, home office, 25 vacation days, 3 sick days, language courses, training and conferences, multisport card, cafeteria, pension contribution, meal vouchers, free coffee and regular company events.
  • A modern, relaxed office in Karlín with a stunning view of Vítkov park and a terrace, located right by the Metro (Křižíkova).

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Creditinfo provides intelligent information, software, and analytic solutions to manage risk and facilitate access to finance. Specializing in emerging markets around the world, we are the most widespread global partner in the provision of credit bureau data and credit risk analytics within our industry.

Our Prague office has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, underwritten by our company values of Respect, Innovation & No Nonsense.