APPLY: Team Lead, Data Science at Access Bank Plc

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Team Lead, Data Science at Access Bank Plc.

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa’s Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

Individuals interested in the Team Lead, Data Science at Access Bank Plc in Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Team Lead, Data Science at Access Bank Plc

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
• Location: Lagos | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: HR Jobs
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Description

• Provides balanced analytical research by turning raw data into valuable insights that help to drive the Bank’s actions and strategies.
• Interprets and analyses data from multiple sources to come up with imaginative solutions to problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop programming in Python, SAS, SQL or similar analytical development tools
• Maintain knowledge in statistics, mathematics and/or comparable quantitative area of expertise
• Responsible for collaborating with analysts to facilitate the development and application of advanced analytic strategies and tactics
• Ascertain and apply strategies to identified business problems and existing organizational processes in order to provide leaders with insightful resources for decision-making and to increase sales, profit, market share, and achieve enterprise goals
• Establish parameters of ad hoc analyses by setting appropriate timeline and work quality guidelines
• Develop timely, innovative, and objective analysis which leads to fact-based solutions for strategic business issues
• Assist in the development of the problem definition and hypothesis formulation process as it relates to the specific business environment
• Conduct analyses, formulate insights, and summarize and synthesize findings for presentation to line of business management
• Maintain an understanding of general business trends and requirements for the major area of support, and understand the link between analysis and business impact
• Utilize Python, SAS, SQL, Power BI or other analytical development tools with large data sets to design analyses and measure key metrics
• Facilitate development and application of advanced analytic strategies and tactics
• Support line of business analytical needs with dashboard/report development through Tableau and SAP BO

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Practical experiences in Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning (Tensor flow), Statistical Modelling, Quantitative Analysis, Forecasting, Data Visualization.
• 10 + years working experience as a data scientist or business data analyst, preferably in the financial services industry with at least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Must possess relevant professional qualifications.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting large-scale or highly regulated financial institution

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as Gradient Boosted Trees, CNN, RNN LSTM, etc.
• Knowledge and moderate proficiency in R, Python (scikit learn, pandas, numpy, Jupyter etc.) SAS, SQL, MATLAB, C/C++
• Experience with data visualization tools ex Power BI, Matplotlib and Seaborn
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized and experienced in leading/managing complex projects, initiatives and development
• This is an Individual Contributor role.
• Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Data-oriented personality
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

How to Apply for Team Lead, Data Science at Access Bank Plc

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Thursday, 19th March, 2026; 11:59PM.

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