Remote Senior Data Scientist – Credit Scoring & Lending

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Company: M-KOPA
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Location: Tyseley
Job Description:

M-KOPA is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their remote Credit & Underwriting team. The role involves building machine learning models that shape loan eligibility and pricing across several African markets. You’ll work on critical tasks such as developing credit scoring and risk models, and collaborating with various teams to improve financial accessibility. Candidates should have strong experience in predictive modelling and machine learning, with proficiency in tools like Python and SQL. This is an exciting opportunity to impact millions of underserved customers.#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 20th, 2026