Data Scientist 2

firstrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Data Scientist where you will create business cases and engage in statistical modeling to support business strategies. In this innovative environment, you will collaborate with diverse teams and utilize your analytical skills to tackle complex challenges. With a focus on continuous improvement and curiosity, you'll contribute to impactful projects in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Networking and collaboration opportunities

Challenging work environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Experience in analytics, business casing, and modeling.
• Banking/financial services sector experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create business cases based on analytics and business strategy.
• Produce high-quality outputs within deadlines.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

SAS proficiency

Statistical modeling

Analytics

Business casing

Transactional data analysis

Education

Degree in Quantitative Risk Management or Actuarial Science or Mathematics or Statistics

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: July 3, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: R35945

Job Description

To plan, build, optimise, and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights to address business opportunities and problems, supporting business strategy with minimal guidance.

About the Role

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our talent team at FNB Credit Card, you'll be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an environment that encourages curiosity. Now's the time to imagine your potential with a team where experts come together to ignite change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create business cases based on analytics and business strategy to address problems
• Produce high-quality outputs within deadlines
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the bank/group
• Engage in statistical modeling

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Quantitative Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
• SAS proficiency
• Experience in analytics, business casing, and modeling
• Experience with transactional data (spend)
• Banking/financial services sector experience (beneficial)

What We Offer:

• Networking and collaboration opportunities
• Challenging work environment
• Opportunities to innovate

Who You Are:

• Curious and courageous, driven to learn and brave enough to take on challenges
• Obsessed with mastery, constantly pushing to improve your skills

Interested? Apply now!

Job Details

Please submit your application before the closing date: July 3, 2025.

All appointments will align with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. We support the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities; candidates may disclose disability information voluntarily, which will be kept confidential unless legally required.

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About Us

FNB offers more than banking—life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions. Recognized as the Strongest Banking Brand in the World (Brand Finance Banking 500 2023), FNB provides numerous opportunities for a rewarding career, especially if you aim to make a meaningful impact.