Data Scientist – Assistant Manager – Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank Kenya is hiring a Data Scientist – Assistant Manager to drive advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence initiatives. This is a prime opportunity for data professionals seeking impactful banking technology roles in Kenya.

About Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank is one of East Africa’s largest financial institutions, recognized for its innovation in digital banking and financial inclusion. The bank’s Data and Analytics Division leverages data science to deliver insights that power strategic business growth.

Role Overview

The Data Scientist will support data gathering, pre-processing, model development, and performance tracking. The role requires expertise in machine learning, data mining, and visualization for actionable business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and transform datasets for data science modeling.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and build predictive algorithms.
• Create dashboards using Power BI and other visualization tools.
• Automate workflows and maintain modeling infrastructure.
• Communicate analytical insights to management and business units.
• Ensure compliance with governance and data integrity standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in data analysis or data science roles, preferably in finance.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and cloud analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and big data environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

How to Apply

If you’re interested and meet the qualifications, visit equitybank.taleo.net to apply through Equity Bank Kenya.