Company Profile

Advans is a leading microfinance group established in 2005. Advans mission is to respond to the need for financial services of small businesses and other populations who have ill-adapted, limited or no access to formal financial services. The Advans Group currently spans nine countries: Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia and Myanmar. As at end October 2019, the group served more than 1,000,000 clients and employed more than 7,300 staff. Headquartered in Luxembourg with support services in Paris, the group’s shareholders are EIB, KfW, FMO, CDC Group plc, FISEA (AFD Group) and IFC.

Advans Ghana, subsidiary of the international microfinance group Advans, started its activities in 2008. The institution offers a full range of adapted financial products and services to micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Ghana. The institution serves more than 64,000 clients through a network of 20 points of sale and over 650 employees.

Job Description

• Identify, design, and implement AI models (e.g., predictive analytics, natural language processing, chatbots) to support key business areas.
• Develop AI solutions to enhance HR operations, Risk Monitoring, Fraud Detection, and other Strategic and Operational functions.

• Collaborate on data collection, cleaning, and preparation to support AI models.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve AI models for accuracy and relevance.

• Provide insights on how AI can drive customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business growth.
• Explore and pilot innovative AI technologies suited for microfinance and savings & loans operations.

• Ensure AI solutions comply with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Document AI models and processes for transparency and audit purposes.

• Design and deliver internal training programs to build AI literacy and usage capabilities across departments.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on AI applications and best practices.

• Ensure AI solutions are practical, user-friendly, and embraced by teams.
• Work with imperfect or incomplete data typical in microfinance settings.
• Stay updated on AI trends to keep solutions relevant and competitive.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. 

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development and deployment.
• A track record of applying AI in operational environments (e.g., customer service, HR, risk, or fraud detection)
• Ability to translate technical solutions into operational language and collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders across departments.
• Experience in the banking sector is an advantage.

• Formal training in machine learning, AI tools, data privacy standards, and model governance.