Data Scientist (AML)

About Klar

Let’s start with the basics! Klar is a Mexican fintech startup whose mission is to democratize and revolutionize the way in which financial services have been delivered so far in Mexico, especially since half of the population doesn’t have a bank account. We offer a rich set of products across our debit and credit offers and the future is bright for Klar! We have an exciting and ambitious roadmap to bring more features to our products so that we can better serve our users. We have served more than 2 million users since our launch in 2019! 

We are also proud to have been certified in 2023 as a “Great Place to Work” in Mexico - we’ve worked hard to make that happen and will continue to make bigger strides in the future! Sound like a place you’d like to be?

Our people

If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed to a team which is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (young professionals, parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here! 

Our values

Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team.

Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work.

Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.

Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions.

Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do.

The position and your daily adventures

This is a full-time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model, therefore we are looking forward to seeing you in our office 2-3 times per week. 

What you can expect:

• Data Maintenance: Ensure high data quality and integrity through regular audits, efficient management, and robust validation processes.
• Reporting: Generate insightful analyses and KPI reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Automation: Design and implement process automation and scalable data infrastructure to improve efficiency and monitoring.
• Data Handling: Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from diverse sources.
• Modeling: Develop, deploy, and optimize predictive models using machine learning to enhance performance and accuracy.
• Analysis: Interpret complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and execute data-driven opportunities.
• Communication: Clearly present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language
• 2+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related field
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, xgboost, lightGBM, TensorFlow, Keras, and Pytorch
• Experience in data analysis, visualization, and manipulation tools such as Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn
• Experience with SQL
• Nice-to-have knowledge of AWS Stack such as SageMaker and Lambda functions
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Comfortable working in English-speaking environments

Our offer to you:

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience
• Chance of earning Klar stock options
• 15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Vacation premium
• 30 days of Christmas bonus
• Food vouchers
• Medical Insurance
• Computer device
• Wellhub  subscription to offer mental and physical health
• Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via Modern Health
• A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events
• International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people
• A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in

Klar is a safe place for everyone!

We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Should you require any accommodations through the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!