Data Scientist I

FirstRand group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver analytical insights for their Unsecured Credit Products team. The role requires strong technical proficiency in data analytics, with a focus on transforming large data sets and providing actionable insights. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have 1-2 years of experience in data analytics within a financial services context. This position offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working environments, and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Flexible working environment

Focus on health and wellbeing

Coaches and mentors for professional development

Generous leave policy

Preferential employee banking rates

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience within Data Analytics or Customer Analytics.
• Intermediate proficiency in SAS required; SQL advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical insights for retail business focused on Unsecured Credit Products.
• Transform large data sets into actionable insights to empower strategic conversations.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Management

Big Data Transformation

Technical Proficiency in SAS

Technical Proficiency in SQL

Emotional Intelligence

Education

B Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science

Honours Degree

Job description

To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Hello, future Data Scientist I

Role Purpose :

This role is within the FNB Personal - Customer Sales and Interactions team. The purpose is to deliver analytical insights that supports the retail business at large, with special focus on Unsecured Credit Products. Some of the core team deliverables refer to sales analytics, insights, and reporting. By delivering in our role, we empower strategic conversations to take place and provide guidance to growth.

Are you someone who :

• Has a good understanding of Data Analytics in a large financial services organisation.
• Understands both the technical points of Data Management and Analytics, as well as the business drivers and needs.
• Understands how to work with big data and transform data to be suited for analytical insights.
• Has strong technical and coding proficiency (SAS & SQL).
• Hard working individual that can work well under pressure.
• Able to translate business requirements into tangible, creative solutions with guidance.
• A team player – you believe in the power of teams, building and leveraging your networks.
• Emotionally intelligent – you are able to connect with people to build trust.

As a #Changeable you will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Flexible working environment
• Focus on health and wellbeing.
• Coaches and mentors to help with your professional development.
• A generous leave policy to cater for your individual needs.
• Preferential employee banking rates that include Vehicle and Home loans

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Qualification : B Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related degree
• Preferred Qualification : Honours Degree
• Experience : 1 - 2 years’ experience within Data Analytics or Customer Analytics
• Intermediate level of proficiency to code in SAS is required.
• Intermediate level of proficiency to code in SQL will be advantageous

Post

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Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

19 / 07 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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