Data Scientist — Advanced Analytics & Governance

FirstRand; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gauteng is seeking a Data Scientist to innovate and implement quantitative methodologies addressing business opportunities. This role demands strong SAS, Excel, and Power BI skills, with 3-5 years of experience required. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with governance standards and assisting junior analysts. The position offers a chance to contribute to strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, while supporting the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret credit scorecard outputs and SAS outputs.
• Familiar with basic credit risk concepts such as Scorecard and Defaults.
• Basic Agriculture knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and governance requirements.
• Implement governance and compliance procedures within the specialization.
• Innovate solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Review and assist junior analysts with processes.
• Deliver data-driven analytics to support business decisions.

Skills

Good SAS skills

Advanced Excel skills

Comfortable creating dashboards in Power BI

3-5 years’ experience in a Data Science Role

Qualification in Stats, Math's, Engineering, Data Science, BMI, Economics

Job description

A leading financial institution in Gauteng is seeking a Data Scientist to innovate and implement quantitative methodologies addressing business opportunities. This role demands strong SAS, Excel, and Power BI skills, with 3-5 years of experience required. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with governance standards and assisting junior analysts. The position offers a chance to contribute to strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, while supporting the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.