Data Scientist / Credit Risk Analyst

Location: Prague, Czechia

Contract type: Full Time

Job Purpose

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.

• 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 Offer

An exciting job in a multinational but medium-sized company that develops innovative banking and financial applications for customers worldwide, including travel to exciting and exotic destinations

A competitive salary package, flexible working hours, home office, 25 vacation days, training and conferences, multisport card, cafeteria, meal vouchers, free coffee, relax rooms and effective team climate and culture.

Being part of a team of talented individuals that builds and cherishes a portfolio of financial products changing people's lives worldwide in markets of millions!

A modern, relaxed office in the center of Karlín with a stunning view of Vítkov park and a terrace, located right by the Metro (Křižíkova)

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 core company values focused on Respect, Innovation & No Nonsense.

THINK WE'RE THE PERFECT MATCH? GET IN TOUCH!