Decision Science Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Commercial Bank is seeking a Decision Science Manager to oversee a team in Cape Town. The role involves transforming business data into strategic insights and ensuring alignment with credit management goals. Candidates require a minimum of 5 years in a Credit Risk environment and 2 years of management experience. Strong analytical, leadership, and programming skills are essential. If you meet these requirements, apply now for a career-changing opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Credit Risk Environment.
• Minimum 2 years management experience.
• Experience in Leading a team.
• Experience in extraction and aggregation of data.
• Experience in data Mining and predictive modelling.
• Experience with Relationship and stakeholder management (Advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a group of experts in analysis to convert business data into actionable strategic information.
• Ensure objectives, plans, processes, and standards align with Credit Decision Support and Credit Management.

Skills

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Attention to Detail

Planning, organizing and coordination skills

Programming skill (SAS, SQL, R, Python)

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Leadership Skills

Presentation Skills

Facilitation Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Reasoning skills

Reporting Skills

Strategic Thinking Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Honours Degree in Science or Mathematics

Master’s Degree in Science or Mathematics (Advantageous)

Job description

A leading Commercial Bank is looking for a Decision Science Manager to join their team at their offices in Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee and direct a group of experts in the function of (Collections, Recoveries and Account Management / Granting Model) who will conduct analysis to convert live business data into actionable strategic information and update the company on any crucial and quantifiable credit and risk indicators.
• To ensure the objectives, plans, processes and standards within the (Collections, Recoveries and Account Management / Granting Model) function align with those of Credit Decision Support and Credit Management as a whole.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• Honours Degree in Science or Mathematics
• Master’s Degree in Science or Mathematics (Advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Credit Risk Environment
• Minimum 2 years management experience
• Experience in Leading a team.
• Experience in extraction and aggregation of data
• Experience in data Mining and predictive modelling
• Experience with Relationship and stakeholder management (Advantageous)

Skills required:

• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organizing and coordination skills
• Programming skill (SAS, SQL, R, Python)
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Reporting Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You are welcome to connect with: Merina Naicker, Shannon Watson or Lindy-Lee du Plessis on LinkedIn or contact them on 021 551 8638 and use any of the following extensions; Merina 504, Shannon or Lindy on 514

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days.