Lead Data Scientist / Data Science & Analytics Lead
At
Koonei.Com
, we're building the future of data-driven decision making for e-commerce and financial performance.
As a fast-growing startup, we thrive on bold ideas, fast execution, and people who want to make an impact.
We are a fast-growing company operating in the subscription sector, with high transaction volumes and advanced payment management.
We manage complex and dynamic cash flows, where monitoring and optimizing every cost item chargebacks, refunds, bank fees, operational and business costs, is essential for the sustainability and growth of the business.
We're now looking for a
Data Scientist / Data Science & Analytics Lead
to join our team in Milan and take ownership of how we turn data into insight, action, and competitive advantage.
What You'll Do
Analyzing
large volumes
of transactional and financial data.
Developing
predictive models
to forecast future volumes, reduce chargebacks, and optimize refunds.
Defining and
tracking critical KPIs
(margins, churn, cash flow, cost per transaction, etc.).
Leading our internal development team by setting priorities and translating business needs into
concrete technical requirements
.
Overseeing the
creation of an internal analytics CRM capable
— also with the help of AI — of suggesting operational actions and data-driven strategies.
Translating data into
clear
, immediately actionable insights to support fast and focused decision-making.
What We're Looking For
Degree in a
quantitative field
(Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar).
Solid experience
in data science, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
Strong command of Python (pandas, scikit-learn, numpy, etc.) and SQL.
Experience with data
visualization tools
(e.G., Power BI, Tableau, Metabase).
Ability to
manage projects
and collaborate with
development teams
.
Strategic and results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on costs, margins, and
business performance
.
Familiarity with
AI-powered
analytics and the ability to evaluate when and how to apply AI in business decision-making.
Nice to Have
Experience in
subscription-based
, fintech, or
digital payments environments
.
Knowledge of
fraud detection systems
and chargeback/refund management.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Background in
business process optimization
.
Why Join Koonei
A
competitive contract
aligned with your experience and level of responsibility.
Direct impact on the future of a
fast-growing startup
.
Opportunities for
professional growth
and development in
big data
and AI applied to business.
A culture of
collaboration, ownership, and innovation
where your ideas matter.
On-site position in Milan, located near Piazza Gae Aulenti.
Ready to Build With Us?
If you're excited by the idea of leading analytics in a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.