Data Scientist (Junior to Senior)

FirstRand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a data scientist to plan, build, and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies. The role involves creating insights, engaging with stakeholders, and producing high-quality outputs. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience ranging from 1 to over 5 years in a similar environment. The company promotes a curious and mastery-driven culture with opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years in a similar data scientist environment.
• 3 - 5 years in a similar data scientist environment for Data Scientist II.
• 5+ years in a similar data scientist environment for Data Scientist III.
• Experience with predictive modelling is beneficial.
• Experience in pricing between product houses.

Responsibilities

• Create insightful views from data.
• Find answers to business problems using data.
• Understand stakeholder requirements through communication.
• Produce high-quality outputs within deadlines.
• Summarise insights for stakeholders.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Python

PowerBI

R

Education

Qualification in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar

Job description

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Get dirty with the data and create insightful views.
• Find answers to business problems using the data.
• Chat to stakeholders to understand requirements better; build relationships with them.
• Produce consistently high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.
• Summarise and present your insights in a manner that is easy for your stakeholders to understand.

Qualifications

• Have a qualification in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Have 1 - 3 years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist I).
• Have 3 - 5 years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist II).
• Have 5+ years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist III).
• Have experience with predictive modelling (beneficial).
• Have experience in pricing between product houses.
• Have experience with acquisitions.
• Are experienced in SAS and SQL.
• Have exposure to Python, PowerBI and R.

Benefits

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

Culture

• 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.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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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.