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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: 12pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Kuunda is a B2B embedded digital financial company that provides liquidity to the informal sector through liquidity APIs, &amp; proprietary credit scoring algorithms to generate behavioural &amp; transactional borrowing profiles. Kuunda specialises in real-time, transactional based lending solutions. Kuunda builds dynamic, embedded financing solutions that create sustainable economic productivity by providing agent networks, small businesses &amp; consumers with access to liquidity products &amp; services.</span><br><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></span></span><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: 12pt\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">OUR TEAM</span><br><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our team has significant experience in implementing complex financial services across several markets. Collectively, we have over 20 years of experience implementing solutions in 17 African markets.</span><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our company is a hybrid workplace combining working from partners offices &amp; with operational hubs in Cape Town and Nairobi.  We're an international team with varying cultures and lived experiences that form a collective of passionate innovators creating solutions for the future of microfinance.</span><br><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span><br>As a Senior Data Scien</span><span>tist</span><span> at </span><span>Kuunda</span><span>, you will embark on an exciting journey at the forefront of financial innovation. Your role will encompass a diverse range of </span><span>responsibilities,</span><span> all </span><span>centered</span><span> around the realm of data science and data analysis. From extracting actionable insights to </span><span>optimizing</span><span> data workflows, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded financing solutions.</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: 12pt\"> <br><br>Key Responsibilities: <br><br></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA):</span></span></span><span><span> Conduct </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>in-depth exploratory data analysis</span></span></span><span><span> using Python and statistical methods to uncover patterns, anomalies, and preliminary insights within complex datasets.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Business Intelligence &amp; Visualization (Qlik):</span></span></span><span><br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Design, build, and </span><span>maintain</span><span> interactive dashboards and analytical reports</span></span></span><span><span> using </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qlik</span></span></span><span><span> (View/Sense) to effectively visualize and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven insights to stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Process and Model Documentation:</span></span></span><span><span> Create and </span><span>maintain</span><br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>clear documentation</span></span></span><span><span> for data science models, analytical processes, data transformations, and dashboards to ensure reproducibility, data lineage, and knowledge transfer.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Model Support &amp; 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As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of finance while making a meaningful difference in the lives of millions. If you are passionate about data science, finance, and driving positive change, we invite you to join us in our mission to empower communities through accessible, embedded financing solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>We offer:</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)</span></li>\n<li>Performance base incentive, designed to recognize and reward impact</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Health &amp; Wellbeing (Company paid for) </p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compulsory Medical Aid through Discovery</span> (Company contributed R4k)</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Group Life Cover</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Wellness App</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Growth &amp; Culture</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">professional development and career growth</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Flexible work arrangements</span> and a supportive, inclusive work culture</li>\n<li>An <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">exciting and challenging work environment</span> at the forefront of fintech innovation</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Note:</span></span></span><span><span> </span><span>Kuunda</span><span> is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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