Data Scientist I: Financial Crime Analytics & Insights

Wesbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 591,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbank in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist I to support end-to-end model development and governance for financial crime analytics. You will analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights for non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with business, risk, and technology teams while documenting models and processes.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in data analytics, with SAS/SQL/Python proficiency, and a curious, collaborative mindset in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in mathematics, statistics, CS, actuarial or related field.
• 1–2 years hands-on data analysis or analytics experience.
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Support senior data scientists in end-to-end model development.
• Analyze data to identify trends and risks.
• Translate technical findings into non-technical insights for stakeholders.
• Document models and processes clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business, risk, and technology.
• Develop technical and business skills through hands-on project work.
• Apply SAS, SQL and Python for data prep, basic modeling and automation.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree in relevant field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

Job description

Wesbank in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist I to support end-to-end model development and governance for financial crime analytics. You will analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights for non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with business, risk, and technology teams while documenting models and processes.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in data analytics, with SAS/SQL/Python proficiency, and a curious, collaborative mindset in a regulated environment.