Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
As member of the Data Assurance team in Optasia, you will work closely with the Data Architect to perform automated sanity checks in large scale volumes of pre-processed and post-processed data and test various algorithms used in the Credit Risk Assessment procedure for nano and micro-finance.
Working closely with other creative minds, the Data Assurance Engineer will be able to demonstrate his/her expertise on data assurance, statistical models and machine learning as well as his/her high level of analytical and creative skills. He/she will have the opportunity to further develop knowledge and expertise on data assurance, AI, machine learning, predictive and risk analytics.
What you will do
- Automation of data assurance and data validation processes.
- Perform sanity checks in large scale volumes of pre-processed and post-processed data.
- Research analyze and document data elements that are missing and/or reported as inaccurate by our clients. Determine course of action for resolution using independent thought and judgment
- Perform data pre-processing.
- Automate testing procedures of Risk Models and various algorithms used in Credit Risk Assessment.
- Document and track production problems, processes, procedures, and changes within the data amendment
What you will bring
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Hands-on experience at least in two of the following (with descending significance): Data assurance, Automation of QA processes, Software testing, Credit risk models, Risk Analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail. Ability to judge the relevance of existing models and algorithms to specific business needs.
- Passion for learning, exploring, and testing machine learning models and AI algorithms.
- Ability to succinctly report status and results.
- Familiar with Linux.
- Experience with tools such Microsoft Excel.
- Communicates effectively in English in written and verbal form
- Self-motivated, self-directed, resourceful and in possession of a high level of personal initiative
- Ability to hit tight deadlines and work under pressure and strict attention to detail.
Optional
Will be considered a plus
- Hands-on experience of big data processing and analytics.
- Hands-on experience of data bases (SQL and NoSQL).
- Creative skills.
- Programming skills.
- Hands-on experience of Java, MATLAB, Python or R.
- Hands-on experience of Tableau or any other Data Visualization Tool.
- Hands-on Experience of Automation Tools e.g. Jenkins.
- Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)
Why you should apply
What we offer:
👟 Flexible remote working
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
Top Skills
What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way.
Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making.
We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis.
Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets.
Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally.
Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
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