Posted
5 months ago
Deadline
22nd Oct, 2025
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
full time
You will be responsible for applying data mining techniques, conducting statistical analysis, building high-quality prediction algorithms, and developing analytical reports. You will also devise analytical solutions to use cases and data science problems to support revenue generation, risk management, and operational efficiency.
A degree in mathematics, statistics, data sciences or related quantitative fields.
A minimum 3-5 years of business experience as a Data Scientist or applied data experience.
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL queries, or OLAP cubes is preferred.
Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM and Decision Forests.
Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, NumPy, MatLab, etc.
Excellence in at least one of the common data science toolkits is highly desirable.
Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, Pig.
Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase.
Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
Good scripting and programming skills.
Knowledge of agile software development process and performance metric tools.
Experience extracting and cleaning text in different formats e.g. HTML, pdf files.
To apply, forward ytheir application letter enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke, indicating the job reference number DS/IID/2025. The application must be submitted before the close of business on 22nd October 2025. Click this button to apply 👇
