Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist at ARM Life PLC

ARM Life PLC is a leading group of companies situated in Nigeria with branches scattered across the country. ARM Life is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description

Are you a bright & passionate Machine Learning Specialist looking for an opportunity to build a Robo Advisor solution for one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria
If you are a team player who strives for engineering and technical excellence and enjoys building innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment, we have a perfect job for you!
We are looking for a Machine Learning Specialist to join our team
This is a 12 months contract role based in Lagos. The ideal candidate will be responsible for design and development of ARM’s Robo Advisor solution leveraging on his/her advanced expertise in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Design and develop machine learning algorithms
Discover, design, and develop analytical methods to support novel approaches of data and information processing
Design and develop novel algorithms
Perform explanatory data analyses
Generate and test working hypotheses
Prepare and analyze historical data and identify patterns
Provide technical support for program management and business development activities including proposal writing and customer development
Own and manage knowledge sharing within a community
Work closely with Team to gather, analyze, refine, document project requirements and specifications.
Create and maintain well written and transferrable documentation.
Integrate with back-end services and databases.
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in development and testing of new software programs and applications and provide support when required.
Provide timely and detailed frequent updates to team in pre-defined format.
Escalate all issues to the appropriate personnel where resolution options have been exhausted.

Minimum Qualifications

First Degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field
Relevant professional qualification/certification
Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience, with relevant experience in related role

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of JavaScript and front-end web development with prior experience of delivering sophisticated visual designs.
Experience with web application frameworks particularly React/Javascript, Redux HTML5 and Redux.
Knowledge of Back End frameworks such as .NET Core
Proven experience of Robo Advisor
Previous practical experience with developing AI and ML system and working as a Data Scientist
Experience in MongoDB, ASP.NET, Web API 2, RabbitMQ Bootstrap and jQuery will enhance the candidate’s application.
Hands on experience with MALLET
In depth knowledge of Apache Tomcat/Open Source

Business Knowledge:

Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian digital payments landscape
Good understanding of leading practices and trends
Excellent knowledge of the PCDISS and card applications
Experience designing interactive applications
Experience with financial applications
Strong Business Analytical Skills
Understanding of Financial Services Industry and the Firm’s products and services
Methodical and details-oriented approach to problem solving
Excellent project and time management skills
Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong Work Ethic
Ability to multitask and work within stringent timelines
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Excellent Communication Skills
Good listening, communication and presentation skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Self-starter, self-motivated and strong commitment to quality.
Highly committed to exceeding expectations and continuous improvement