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🥝 Data Scientist (AI-Native) — Growth & Credit

Umba | Kenya, Kenya | Posted May 31, 2026

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Data Scientist (AI-Native) — Growth & Credit Location: Nairobi, Kenya (in-office) About Umba Umba is a pan-African digital bank operating in Kenya and Nigeria, with a mission to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and empowering for millions of people across Africa.


We're transforming how banking works on the continent by building intelligent, automated financial products powered by machine learning.


Our platform offers digital banking, lending, and payments through Android, iOS, and Web applications, serving both individuals and businesses at scale.


Headquartered in Nairobi, Umba acquired a licensed deposit-taking microfinance bank in 2023 and has since grown revenue more than sixfold.


We're looking for exceptional people who share our ambition, energy, and belief that technology can unlock financial freedom.


Join us as we build Africa's leading digital bank.


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