Data Scientist – CDB Finance

Data Scientist – CDB Finance

Job Overview

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) is hiring a Data Scientist to transform data into actionable business insights and develop machine learning models that support strategic decision-making. This opportunity is ideal for professionals skilled in analytics, machine learning, and data-driven problem solving.

Position Details

• Job Title: Data Scientist
• Company: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Banking & Financial Technology

Company Overview

CDB is a leading financial institution in Sri Lanka focused on innovation, digital transformation, and empowering professionals to build impactful careers in the financial technology sector.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze structured and unstructured data, develop predictive models, and deliver measurable business value through data science and machine learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data
• Develop and implement machine learning models
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns
• Interpret data and present insights using dashboards and reports
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements
• Evaluate and improve model performance
• Assist in deploying models into production environments
• Document processes and maintain data pipelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Analytics
• Strong programming skills in Python or R
• Experience with Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn
• Basic knowledge of TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Good understanding of statistics, probability, and machine learning algorithms
• Experience with SQL and databases
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Matplotlib
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems

Added Advantages

• Experience with big data tools such as Spark or PySpark
• Exposure to NLP or deep learning projects
• Domain experience in finance, banking, or analytics

What They Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Career growth opportunities in data science and AI
• Exposure to enterprise-level analytics projects
• Opportunity to work in an innovative financial technology environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV together with contact details of two non-related referees, indicating the position applied for in the email subject line.

Email: careers@cdb.lk

Company: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB)