Data Scientist I

Time left to apply: End Date - March 25 (3 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R

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.

We are looking for a passionate and driven credit risk analytics professional to join the credit acquisition team within the Acquisitions / Originations function of the Home & Structured Lending (HSL) business unit.

Responsibilities:

1. Optimising and quantifying the impacts of new business proposals on the credit income statement.
2. Quantifying the impacts of various initiatives to ensure that earnings volatility and concentration risk is managed appropriately.
3. Ensuring that the business meets its ROE targets.
4. Monitoring & Documentation.

You could be a match if you have:

1. At least 2 years' experience in a credit risk analytics environment.
2. An Actuarial / Statistical / Quantitative degree.
3. Experience in Acquisitions or Capital & Provisioning or Pricing would be advantageous.
4. Coding experience in SAS will be beneficial.
5. Stakeholder management skills, setting deadlines, and communicating effectively.
6. Understanding impacts of decisions & strategies on the credit life cycle.
7. Attention to detail, idea generation & teamwork will be important.

Job Details: Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below: March 25, 2025.

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.