Data Scientist: Consumer Insights & Growth Analytics

Wesbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBank in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist 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 implement business strategy.

You will work at the intersection of data science, consumer research, strategy and client engagement, uncovering hidden consumer trends, identifying growth opportunities and

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering).
• 2–5 years of analytics or data science experience.
• Experience with SAS, SQL, Python or R and Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, optimise and implement quantitative analytical methodologies and models.
• Translate complex business challenges into analytical questions and actionable insights.
• Work with large datasets and uncover hidden consumer trends.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Storytelling

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Data Science or quantitative field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Job description

WesBank in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist 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 implement business strategy.

You will work at the intersection of data science, consumer research, strategy and client engagement, uncovering hidden consumer trends, identifying growth opportunities and