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Junior Data Scientist / Data Scientist
Sun Finance Group AS
Junior Data Scientist / Data Scientist
Sun Finance Group AS
Junior Data Scientist / Data Scientist
Sun Finance Group AS

Junior Data Scientist / Data Scientist

Sun Finance Group AS

SUN FINANCE is a Riga-based fintech company providing financial services across four continents. Founded in 2017, we’ve grown beyond the startup phase—but we’ve kept its energy and innovation, now strengthened by stability and a great work environment.
Our success-driven team thrives on collaboration, ambition, and shared growth. And we’re not slowing down. Join us and be part of what’s next!

JOB MISSION

We make thousands of data-driven decisions daily and look for a new energetic professional eager to learn and apply a variety of data exploratory analysis methods in R and later build and implement predictive models. The prospective candidate should be open-minded and a quick learner, eager to conquer the world of data.

OUTCOMES

  • Work closely with the HUB team and under supervision from Senior Data Scientists to identify opportunities, execute analytical experiments and agree on tasks to be solved
  • Do exploratory data analysis, deliver predictive insights, and suggest new business strategies
  • Develop new predictive models in Risk underwriting, fraud prevention, and customer acquisition
  • Monitor existing models, select and develop new predictive features, build and optimize classifiers using machine learning techniques
  • Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data-gathering techniques
  • Continuously learn Data science techniques and gain new experience in the field of Risk underwriting

REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc degree in mathematics/computer science, physics, computational finance, or a related quantitative field, might be last year's student
  • Passion for data analysis, optimization, and strong analytical ability
  • Basic knowledge of R or Python
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests etc.).
  • Experience visualizing/presenting data
  • Ability to learn fast and a problem-solving mindset
  • A high level of spoken and written Latvian and English

As advantage
  • Experience in Fintech or similar field
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Working experience with large data sets and exposure to big data challenges

BENEFITS

  • Hybrid work arrangements allowing to combine work from home and office
  • Flexible working hours start as late as 10 am
  • Health insurance
  • Well-being activities, surprises, and birthday gifts (sporty challenges, mini competitions with prizes)
  • Supporting self-driven learning (i.e., paid conference fees, relevant Udemy courses etc)
  • Receive bonuses for long-term cooperation like extra holidays, etc.
  • Free coffee & soft drinks to fuel those tough mornings
  • Variety of snacks and soups at the kitchen
  • Enjoy the private gym
  • Learn and grow in a company of over 10 nationalities
  • No suits! Unless it's Carnival or Halloween
  • Salary range 2400 – 3600 EUR gross depending on work experience and skills
Monthly gross salaryGross/mo  € 2400 - 3600

Location

  • Rīga, Latvia

Time of work

  • Full-time
Contact person
Patrīcija Gailīte
At Sun Finance you will be a part of a company where everything is possible. Here we set only the highest goals and work hard to reach them. Our team's success-oriented mindset has allowed us to land a spot in the prestigious ranking of Europe's fastest-growing companies recognized by The Financial Times for four consecutive years. We believe in the power of companionship - supporting our colleagues and sharing knowledge is an important part of our every day life. Managed by seasoned professionals in finance, IT, risks and fintech, Sun Finance will offer an opportunity for you to grow along with us.Join Sun Finance!
P.S. We also know how to have fun.

Company websitehttps://sunfinance.group/

Registration number40203205428

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