Data Scientist

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning, whose skills will be fundamental in building intelligent products that are not only reactive but proactive in fulfilling user needs. In this role, you will spearhead initiatives to harness machine learning to strengthen risk management frameworks and enhance customer experiences.

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**Requirements**:

- In this role, you will spearhead initiatives to harness machine learning to strengthen risk management frameworks and enhance customer experiences
- As part of this role, you will be responsible for proactively deriving data insights and partnering with engineering, marketing, design, onboarding, and other product business teams to inform how we invest in and build Mercury’s future
- Your work will play an early role in establishing a data-informed culture across Mercury, enabling us to better understand events, react swiftly, and make intelligent investments
- Engineer, validate, and deploy machine learning models in production, focusing on personalizing user experiences and automating risk assessment processes to ensure our products continually adapt to meet user needs and mitigate potential risks
- Collaborate closely with product teams to integrate ML insights into our product ecosystem, driving the creation of more intuitive, responsive, and secure banking* solutions
- Partner with engineering, design, and business teams to implement ML-driven recommendations, fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous product innovation
- Stay updated on the latest ML technologies and methodologies, iterate on existing models, and explore new avenues to enhance product intelligence and operational efficiency
- Educate cross-functional teams on ML best practices and advocate for the adoption of ML-driven approaches in product development and decision-making processes

**Qualifications**
- Have 4+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models, preferably in a fintech or banking environment.
- Be proficient in SQL, Python, and other ML-related technologies, with a robust understanding of data pipelines, databases, and data visualization tools.
- Exhibit a proactive approach, capable of translating business questions into analytical problems, conducting the analysis autonomously, and effectively communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a keen product sensibility, understanding how ML insights can be translated into actionable product enhancements.

**Benefits**

We are a collaborative, supportive, and diverse bunch of people, who enjoy working together and treat each other with the utmost respect. Here everyone has the opportunity to share their experience, learn, and grow. Here are some of the perks we offer:

- Get your salary in USD,
- Choose your contract: Contract or B2B,
- Long-term engagement,
- Unlimited working-from-anywhere policy,
- PTO,
- Referral Bonuses,
- Certifications & access to e-learning platforms,
- Professional development budget,
- Working on international projects,
- Virtual Knowledge Sharing Sessions, Events and team hangouts

**Our values**

We are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality. Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect.

**About IT Labs**

Founded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process-driven teams for high-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams and offices around the world - the UK, the Netherlands, Belarus, Serbia, and North Macedonia. We are constantly growing, and we would love for you to become part of our team