A Global IT Service is looking for a Research Scientist  (Fintech AI)  for its Research Branch. 
 
As a Research Scientist, you will work on developing new credit models and improving existing ones by analyzing various types of data, such as customer attributes, behavioral data, and delinquency data, as well as through discussions with business stakeholders. When releasing new models, research scientists are responsible for conducting offline evaluations using historical data and designing online proof-of-concept (POC) experiments.

Responsibilities:
- Define short/middle-term direction of projects while aligning with business, product and engineering team
- Design algorithms to solve defined research problems. Also, appropriately implement the designed algorithms and evaluate their performance
- Work with Project Management team to gather business requirements, define suitable KPIs and validate if the solutions meets/exceeds the requirements/KPIs
- Support engineering teams and product teams to adapt prototypes in production
- Support junior-level research scientists
- Contribute to the advancement of science via writing papers, attending conferences, submitting patent proposals and verifying the feasibility in the business applications

Required Skills:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to effectively communicate with research scientists, engineers, and business personnel in English
- Ability to work independently and drive projects forward
- Proficiency to analyze data and build ML/AI model using Python
- Basic understanding of statistics, machine learning and deep learning with some practical experience
- Development experience in a Unix/Linux environment
- Proficient in code management (e.g., Git)
- Interest and curiosity about user behavior and credit scoring

Why should you apply:
- Great opportunity to be able to work for well-established company
- Cross-departmental communication is possible in an international environment


Company Details: 
A global company with a strong presence in multiple business areas. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company boasts a diverse and international environment and is committed to equal opportunity, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Due to the diverse nature of our business, we handle a wide range of technologies! You can also choose the environment you are most comfortable with, such as Windows/Mac! Meals in the company cafeteria are also free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items, so you can enjoy your meal without getting bored!

Working hours : 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays:  Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits:  Social insurance, childcare support, stock options, commuting allowance, free cafeteria, personal clothing, no smoking indoors (designated smoking areas available)
Number of interviews: 3 online interviews