- Company: Get A Job.ai
- Location: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Salary: Pay not listed
Website Get A Job.ai
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About This Opportunity
Our talent team is representing a confidential pan-African investment firm seeking a Senior Data Officer to lead the design and development of an in-house data platform. This role will drive the creation of proprietary models, infrastructure, and scalable tools that underpin the firm's investment approach across the continent.
The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in data science with leadership capacity to grow and manage a cross-disciplinary team. This is a hands-on role requiring direct coding, design, and development work. The candidate must be located in Africa or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of proprietary models for assessing SMEs and startups
- Build scalable data infrastructure to collect, aggregate, and analyze data across pipeline and portfolio companies
- Develop tools and APIs to strengthen data capabilities across portfolio companies
- Partner with leadership to align data products with investment strategy
- Evaluate pipeline and portfolio companies on data quality, systems, and technical capacity
- Advise, coach, and support portfolio founders to strengthen their data management systems
- Oversee tech stack, architecture, and data governance across the organization's innovation agenda
- Ensure repeatable, transparent, and compliant models that support scaling investments across Africa
- Represent the organization externally as a thought leader in data science and innovation
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in data science, ML/AI, or fintech, with demonstrated experience in modeling, scoring, or analytics
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics) preferred
- Hands-on proficiency with Python, SQL, R, ML frameworks, and cloud data platforms
- Track record building production-grade ML models (credit scoring, fraud detection, risk analysis, etc.)
- Understanding of African or similar emerging market fintech and SME ecosystems
- Strong communicator able to translate technical models into business outcomes
- Must be located in Africa or willing to relocate
How We Work With You
Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiter will screen your application and conduct an initial interview. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication flows through our team to ensure a smooth and confidential process.
Pay
Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for senior data leadership roles in the African market.
Equal Opportunity
Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work with clients who share our commitment to equal opportunity employment.
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A recruiter will review your profile and submit you to the client. Do not contact the client directly.
Apply through Get A Job.ai. A recruiter will review your profile and submit you. Do not contact the client directly.
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- Role Senior Data Officer
- Employer Get A Job.ai
- Location Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted September 1, 2026
- Apply by October 1, 2026
- Country Egypt
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