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Our client, a fintech startup operating across Africa, North America, and Europe is on the lookout for a contract Data Scientist with 2+ years of experience to build proof of concepts for AI-driven financial management. The contractor will be responsible for leveraging existing resources to develop use cases and a working POC for AI in the finance industry.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data and identify relevant patterns, trends, and insights.
• Develop and train a FinGPT model using machine learning techniques.
• Implement natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance the model's capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand the system integration needs.
• Design and execute experiments to validate the model's performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Create two proof of concept/demo models showcasing the capabilities of the FinGPT model.
• Provide technical documentation and presentations to stakeholders, explaining the model's architecture, algorithms used, and results achieved.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP).
• Proven experience in developing and training machine learning models, preferably in finance.
• Familiarity with Open Source technologies, best practices, and policies for model development.
• Proficiency in Python programming and relevant libraries.
• Familiarity with NLP techniques, including sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and text classification.
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and experience applying them to real-world problems.
• Knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within specified timelines.

Note: This is a contract position with a specific focus on developing and integrating proof of concept/demo models. The duration of the contract will be discussed during the selection process.