Decision Scientist (Sandton)

Capitec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec is seeking a skilled analytical professional to drive data science initiatives and improve banking processes. The role involves solving business problems through advanced analytics, requiring a strong mathematical background and experience in statistical modeling. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in predictive modeling and machine learning, contributing to Capitec's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in analytics.
• Experience in machine learning languages like Python or SAS Viya.
• Deep understanding of statistical model development.

Responsibilities

• Solve business problems through data science.
• Design advanced analytics models to improve processes.
• Analyze data for decision-making in a banking context.

Skills

Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Numerical Reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Honours Degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Masters Degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

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Purpose Statement

• To solve business problems, create new products and services, and improve processes through using the disciplines of data science, quantitative (financial) analysis, and traditional scoring techniques, translating active business data into usable strategic information.
• To look at ways of analysing and optimising data as it relates to a specific business area; framing data analysis in terms of the decision-making process for questions or business problems posed by a stakeholder.
• To help build and deliver Capitec's AI strategy, enabling data-led and improved business decision making.
• To design quantitative advanced analytics models that answer business questions and/or discover opportunities for improvement, increased revenue, or reduced costs.
  
  

Education (Minimum)

• Honours Degree in Mathematics or Statistics
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  
  

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Masters Degree in Mathematics or Statistics
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Experience

• NB. Length of relevant work experience required is also conditional on the qualifications obtained
• Deep understanding of and expert experience in state of the art statistical (predictive and classification) model development and deployment principles and techniques incl. traditional scoring (logistic regression with binning and missing value replacement (e.g., reject inference), machine learning (neural networks, SVM, random forests, etc.), and quantitative analysis (time value of money etc.)
• General business know-how / acumen: (e.g., risk, compliance, operations; e.g., NCR, POPIA, SARB)
• Business analysis and requirements gathering
• Working in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, and large relational databases)
• Experience in at least two Machine Learning languages (e.g., Python or SAS Viya)
• Expert functional business area (e.g., Credit) environment knowledge and experience
  
  

Minimum Knowledge

• Deep understanding of state of the art statistical (predictive and classification) model development and deployment principles and techniques incl. traditional scoring (logistic regression with binning and missing value replacement (e.g., reject inference), machine learning (neural networks, SVM, random forests, etc.), and quantitative analysis (time value of money etc.) and can teach to a broad and wide technical audience
• Underlying theory and application of machine learning models; able to understand underlying principles and theory, and able to teach others
• Best practices for decision science (such as reusability, reproducibility, continuous monitoring, etc.)
• Technical understanding
  
  

Ideal Knowledge And Experience

• Over 6 years’ experience in an analytical science role
• Financial sector experience
• Retail credit environment / industry (credit cycle)
• Working with multiple teams to deliver predictive models into a production environment
• Stakeholder relationship engagement and management at Senior Management and Executive levels
• Capitec Decision Science lifecycle
• Project management methodologies
  
  

Skills

• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytical Skills
• Researching skills
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Communications Skills
  
  

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.