Job Description

Join the best bank to work for in Bulgaria*

Who we are:
Do you want to join a well-established bank with a start-up culture? No, we’re not joking!

We, at tbi , have been one the most profitable banks for years and we are growing at a fast pace. We’re a bank with a long history of success that operates as a start-up and we’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow our business. How do we do that?

It's all about our people . Our team is made up of brave, passionate and caring people who don’t just want to follow the same path – we want to transform into mobile-first, state-of-the-art lifestyle ecosystem. Our colleagues love working here – 80% of them would recommend tbi as an employer to their friends and family. Our people are engaged in challenging and meaningful work, inspired to grow their potential and career, encouraged to learn and empowered to take decisions. That’s not corporate babble, it’s what our people say.

Do you want to play a key role in our unique success story?

If so, we're looking for a Data Scientist   to join our team on the journey to success!

Tbi bank is on a journey to transform its processes through data-driven decisioning. As a Data Scientist   in Pricing Projects, you will play a key role in developing and scaling elasticity-based pricing models for consumer lending products across multiple markets. Your insights will directly shape lending decisions, optimize profitability, and contribute to the bank’s target.

What You’ll do:

• Develop and deploy machine learning models (Random Forests, Gradient Boosting, ElasticNet, deep learning) to estimate price elasticity, conversion probability, and risk metrics across loan products and customer segments

• Build and calibrate pricing models in collaboration with Pricing, Risk, and Product teams to optimize APR, approval rates, margin, and default risk

• Implement AI-driven frameworks to analyze customer behavior, forecast key KPIs (CLTV, NPL, loss given default) and identify risk patterns

• Run A/B tests and simulations to validate new pricing strategies and measure their impact on profitability and customer experience

• Develop data pipelines and dashboards for model monitoring, explainability (e.g. SHAP, LIME), and real-time performance tracking

• Collaborate with engineering and BI teams to integrate models into production systems (Provenir, Product Factory Engine, Snowflake)

• Support the Pricing Center of Excellence by developing methodologies, KPIs, and governance frameworks for responsible AI use

• Promote personalized, AI-driven pricing through customer segmentation and behavioral insights

• Ensure consistency in pricing logic, risk assessment, and compliance across markets (Bulgaria, Romania, Greece)

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

• MSc or PhD in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline will be considered an advantage

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Quantitative Analyst within banking, fintech, or pricing analytics

• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels) and SQL

• Experience working with tools such as Provenir, Snowflake, or Power BI will be considered an advantage

• Proven experience in model interpretability and feature importance analysis (e.g., Random Forest relevance)

• Hands-on experience with elasticity modeling, A/B testing, and optimization techniques

• Familiarity with consumer lending products, credit risk scoring, and customer segmentation techniques will be considered an advantage

• Exposure to marketing analytics or cross-functional pricing optimization will be considered an advantage

• Excellent data storytelling skills and the ability to translate analytical insights into commercial actions

• Analytical approach, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects

• Team player with a proactive attitude, problem-solving mindset

What we offer:

• Seize the opportunity to grow your career

• Engage in exciting and meaningful work

• Get recognition for your work and attitude

• Become part of a large, friendly and supportive team

• Get additional private health insurance

• Receive special prices for multisport card and multiple retailers

• Obtain preferential prices for our banking products

• Enjoy a great location in Sofia’s city centre near National Palace of Culture and South Park
  

Visit our Career Page to learn more about what makes us different.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please send us your CV in English.

We'd love to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, we can only contact the shortlisted candidates.

All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality.

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