Data Scientist I

FNB South Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in South Africa is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance retail-focused analytics within the Personal - Customer Sales and Interactions team. The ideal candidate will leverage big data to deliver actionable insights, requiring strong analytical and coding capabilities, particularly in SAS and SQL. This role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a flexible work culture.

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 of experience in Data Analytics or Customer Analytics.
• Intermediate proficiency in SAS and SQL required.
• Strong understanding of data management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement advanced quantitative analytical models.
• Deliver analytical insights supporting retail business.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions.

Skills

Data Analytics

SAS

SQL

Business Requirements

Problem Solving

Education

B Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science

Honours Degree

Job description

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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