Data Scientist III

FirstRand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a Future Data Scientist III to develop and implement advanced quantitative models, and provide analytical insights to address business opportunities and strategy.

The role demands experience in data analytics within financial crime or AML environments, strong problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences. Closing date: 19/09/26.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualification – Honours Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering.
• Experience – 5 years’ experience in a data environment including analytical model development and implementation.
• Data and analytics experience within a financial crime, fraud or anti-money laundering environment would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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 problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.
• Participate in utilisation, refinement and enhancement of statistical models and data analysis to inform decision making and address business needs.
• Contribute to innovation by finding faster and more accurate ways of working.
• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.
• Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.
• Ensure operational excellence through the delivery of work processes according to defined quality standards.
• Comply with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements and adhere to processes and procedures related to area of specialisation.

Education

Honours Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering

Job description

Future Data Scientist III

Job Description: To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Is passionate about combatting financial crime.
• Is a self-starter with the ability of finding new ways of solving problems.
• Can run with analytical projects from the identification of the business problem up to implementation.
• Enjoys stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non- technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• 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 problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.
• Participate in utilisation, refinement and enhancement of statistical models and data analysis to inform decision making and address business needs.
• Contribute to innovation by finding faster and more accurate ways of working.
• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.
• Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.
• Ensure operational excellence through the delivery of work processes according to defined quality standards.
• Comply with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements and adhere to processes and procedures related to area of specialisation.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Preferred Qualification – Honours Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering.
• Experience – 5 years’ experience in a data environment including analytical model development and implementation.
• Data and analytics experience within a financial crime, fraud or anti-money laundering environment would be an added advantage.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Adaptable, curious and willing to learn.
• Passionate in providing insights.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Important Closing Date: 19/09/26 – applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

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.

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.