Lead Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics & Credit

Rmbwestport; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to develop advanced analytical models and optimize credit acquisition strategies. The role involves leading projects from ideation to delivery and collaborating with diverse teams to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of experience and strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and R. This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and R.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced analytical models.
• Lead projects from ideation to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize credit acquisition strategies.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Python

R

Job description

A leading financial services company is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to develop advanced analytical models and optimize credit acquisition strategies. The role involves leading projects from ideation to delivery and collaborating with diverse teams to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of experience and strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and R. This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa.