Data Assurance Engineer, Fintech

Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

Department: Data & Risk

Workplace: hybrid

Description

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.

Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.

As member of the Data Assurance team in Optasia, you will work closely with the Data Architect to perform automated sanity checks in large scale volumes of pre-processed and post-processed data and test various algorithms used in the Credit Risk Assessment procedure for nano and micro-finance.
Working closely with other creative minds, the Data Assurance Engineer will be able to demonstrate his/her expertise on data assurance, statistical models and machine learning as well as his/her high level of analytical and creative skills. He/she will have the opportunity to further develop knowledge and expertise on data assurance, AI, machine learning, predictive and risk analytics.

What you will do

• Automation of data assurance and data validation processes.
• Perform sanity checks in large scale volumes of pre-processed and post-processed data.
• Research analyze and document data elements that are missing and/or reported as inaccurate by our clients. Determine course of action for resolution using independent thought and judgment
• Perform data pre-processing.
• Automate testing procedures of Risk Models and various algorithms used in Credit Risk Assessment.
• Document and track production problems, processes, procedures, and changes within the data amendment

What you will bring

• BSc/MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other Natural Sciences from an accredited institution.
• Hands-on experience at least in any of the following (with descending significance): Data assurance/quality, Automation of QA processes, Software testing, Credit risk models, Risk Analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Passion for learning, exploring, and testing machine learning models and AI algorithms.
• Ability to succinctly report status and results.
• Familiar with Linux.
• Experience with tools such Microsoft Excel.
• Communicates effectively in English in written and verbal form
• Self-motivated, self-directed, resourceful and in possession of a high level of personal initiative
• Ability to hit tight deadlines and work under pressure and strict attention to detail.

Will be considered a plus

• Hands-on experience of big data processing and analytics.
• Hands-on experience of data bases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Creative skills.
• Programming skills.
• Hands-on experience of Spark, Python (secondarily Java, MATLAB, R).
• Hands-on experience of Grafana or any other Data Visualization Tool.
• Hands-on Experience of Automation Tools e.g. Jenkins.
• Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)

Why you should apply

What we offer:

💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:

🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises

Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.