Head of Data – Financial Services at Ascentech Services Limited

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe Head of Data – Financial Services at Ascentech Services LimitedPosted on Fri 18th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients' expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, and Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage creating and manage change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Data – Financial Services Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Level: Senior Leadership Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Head of Data – Financial Services to lead data strategy, analytics, machine learning, credit risk modelling, fraud detection, and data governance for a growing financial services business. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists, ensuring data products and models are effectively deployed and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead data strategy, governance, architecture, and data quality initiatives. Develop and deploy credit risk, behavioural scoring, and collections models. Oversee fraud, anomaly detection, and Early Warning Systems (EWS). Drive customer segmentation, propensity, churn, cross-sell, and growth analytics. Ensure AI/ML models are deployed, monitored, and optimized in production. Partner with Risk, Product, Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and Compliance teams. Lead, mentor, and develop the data team while establishing strong technical and MLOps standards. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field. 10+ years' experience in Data Science, Analytics, or Data Engineering. 4+ years' experience leading multidisciplinary data teams, preferably in banking, lending, or fintech. Proven experience in credit risk modelling, fraud analytics, and financial transaction data. Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, Snowflake, Power BI, PySpark, Machine Learning, MLOps, and Cloud platforms. Experience with data governance, model risk management, and financial services regulations. Experience in SME, retail, or informal-sector lending is an advantage. Application Closing Date 23rd October, 2026. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using “Head of Data – Financial Services” as the subject of the email. Share this job: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2027 General Elections Nationwide Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Federal Government of Nigeria Job Recruitment (16 Positions)Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Job Recruitment (17 Positions)Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Dangote Cement Plc HEMM Operators Training ProgrammeIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Massive Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment for 2026 F.C.T Area Council ElectionsFederal Government of Nigeria Nationwide Engineering Mentorship Programme (Graduate Engineers & Skilled Artisans) - 11 PositionsFederal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma / Sakpenwa Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (260 Positions)Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (286 Positions)Erisco Foods Limited Job Recruitment (9 Positions)David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (129 Positions)Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (384 Positions)Nigerian Air Force List of Successful Candidates for Direct Short Service Commission Course (DSSC) 34 / 2025 Zonal General Aptitude TestAccess Bank Plc Entry Level & Exp. Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (384 Positions) Comments (0) Post a Comment Name: * Email: * Comment: *

• Lead data strategy, governance, architecture, and data quality initiatives. • Develop and deploy credit risk, behavioural scoring, and collections models. • Oversee fraud, anomaly detection, and Early Warning Systems (EWS). • Drive customer segmentation, propensity, churn, cross-sell, and growth analytics. • Ensure AI/ML models are deployed, monitored, and optimized in production. • Partner with Risk, Product, Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and Compliance teams. • Lead, mentor, and develop the data team while establishing strong technical and MLOps standards. • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field. • 10+ years' experience in Data Science, Analytics, or Data Engineering. • 4+ years' experience leading multidisciplinary data teams, preferably in banking, lending, or fintech. • Proven experience in credit risk modelling, fraud analytics, and financial transaction data. • Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, Snowflake, Power BI, PySpark, Machine Learning, MLOps, and Cloud platforms. • Experience with data governance, model risk management, and financial services regulations. • Experience in SME, retail, or informal-sector lending is an advantage.