Posted
3 months ago
Deadline
31st Dec, 2025
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
full time
You will be responsible for applying data mining techniques, performing 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
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 R, Weka, NumPy, MatLab 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
If you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value to ytheir career then please forward ytheir application letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number DS2/IID/2025 before the close of business on 31st December 2025. Click this button to apply 👇
