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Job Description

Reporting to Manager,Data Science,the job holder is responsible for applying statistical analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data modeling techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making. The job holder is involved in identifying business problems, designing analytical solutions, and implementing predictive models to optimize processes and drive innovation.

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Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and predictive algorithms plus validate model accuracy and ensure they meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business problems and translate them into data science projects.
• Design solutions tailored to specific organizational needs.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess data for analysis and ensure data quality and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to present findings.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis, simulations, and predictive modeling to support decision-making.
• Analyze financial sector data to identify risks, trends, and regulatory implications.
• Develop AI-assisted risk assessment frameworks, AI agents, forecasting models, and early warning systems.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform supervisory, risk mitigation, and policy decisions.
• Effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Work with data engineers, analysts, and IT teams to implement data solutions.
• Provide support during the integration of analytics solutions into business processes

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in AI engineering, data science, computer science or a similar discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience in data science, data governance, AI engineering or data quality assurance.

About the National Bank of Rwanda

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) was established in 1964 with the aim of issuing the Rwandan currency named Franc Rwandais (Frw). Over the years, the role of the NBR has evolved. The current Law N°48/2017 of 23/09/2017 as amended to date, confers a clear mandate on the NBR with a mission of ensuring price stability and a sound financial system. Price stability is achieved by conducting appropriate monetary policy in the interest of a stable macroeconomic environment, while financial stability is achieved by regulating and supervising the financial system.

NBR IDENTITY STATEMENT

The National Bank of Rwanda strives to be a world class central bank contributing to economic growth & development, by using robust monetary policy tools to maintain stable market prices. The Bank ensures financial stability in a free market economy as it embraces innovation, inclusiveness, and economic integration.