Data Scientist

Freelance Data Scientist (Financial Sector) - Brussels (Hybrid, 12 Months)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Data Scientist to support our financial analytics and machine learning initiatives in Brussels. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will apply data science, AI, and predictive modeling to enhance financial decision-making, risk assessment, and customer insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for financial forecasting, risk analysis, and fraud detection.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on large financial datasets to extract meaningful insights.
• Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Build and optimize predictive models, including time-series forecasting, credit scoring, and anomaly detection.
• Automate data pipelines and improve data workflows for real-time analytics.
• Collaborate with finance, risk, compliance, and IT teams to align data science initiatives with business goals.
• Create clear visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with financial regulations (Basel III, IFRS, MiFID II).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python or R for data science and machine learning.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of financial statistics, risk modeling, and time-series analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices for deploying and monitoring ML models.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail, especially regarding financial data accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in the financial sector (banking, insurance, fintech).
• Knowledge of financial regulations (Basel III, IFRS, MiFID II).
• Experience in credit risk modeling, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading.

Contract Details

• Location: Brussels (Hybrid - On-site & Remote)
• Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
• Type: Freelance Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

If you are interested, feel free to apply with your CV or email me directly at