Senior Data Scientist at Tala

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in a data science role or equivalent position
  • 2+ years in a senior position leading the execution of end-to-end machine learning solutions for business stakeholders
  • Fluency with Python and packages related to machine learning
  • Comfort with SQL
  • Experience with the full modeling cycle, from scoping and development through deployment, after-sale, and monitoring
  • Demonstrated business value in previous roles

Responsibilities

  • Embed with business stakeholders to identify, test, and implement data science solutions that drive business and customer success
  • Develop a roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders to organize and prioritize initiatives
  • Own full-cycle of machine learning products from ideation and training through deployment into our production environment – including real-time inference – and after-sale service
  • Obsess over machine learning products, iterating rapidly if necessary
  • Become a multiplier for the data science team by sharing work, providing mentorship to junior team members, providing technical feedback, and developing work into shared team tooling
  • Be a thought partner for the business, leverage data insights and strong communication skills to influence company strategy

Skills

Data Science
Model Scoping
Model Development
Model Deployment
Model Monitoring
Stakeholder Management

Tala

Digital wallet and lending platform for underserved

About Tala

Tala operates as a digital wallet and lending platform that focuses on providing financial services to individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a personalized financial experience for its users. Customers can access instant credit, transfer money easily, and pay bills all through a single app. Tala's unique data tools allow it to serve a diverse range of customers, including those without access to conventional banking. The company generates revenue through interest and fees on the credit it offers, as well as transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments. Operating in multiple countries across three continents, Tala adapts its services to different markets while aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its users by providing tailored credit lines and financial advice.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$341.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from Stripe in crypto payments could challenge Tala's market position.
Keytom's launch may attract Tala's crypto-interested customer base, reducing market share.
Apple's NFC chip decision could lead to more competition in the digital wallet space.

Differentiation

Tala uses AI to offer personalized financial experiences to underserved individuals.
The company provides instant credit and expansive bill payment options via a single app.
Tala's proprietary data tools enable services for those without traditional banking access.

Upsides

Integration of stablecoin payments could enhance Tala's transaction speed and cost-effectiveness.
Apple's NFC chip opening may allow Tala to offer more seamless payment options.
Equifax's AI advancements highlight potential for Tala to improve its credit scoring systems.

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