Senior Data Scientist - Financial Crime Analytics & Modelling

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 541,000 - 648,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg invites applications for a Data Scientist III. You will plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, models and procedures to support business opportunities and strategy.

The ideal candidate has honours in a quantitative field and at least 5 years’ data experience, preferably in financial crime or analytics. You will work with stakeholders to translate complex insights into actionable business decisions.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5 years’ experience in a data environment including analytical model development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies and models.
• Provide analytical support and interpret insights to address business opportunities and strategy.
• Report on transactional and process activities to inform decision making.
• Ensure governance and compliance in area of specialisation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical modeling

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg invites applications for a Data Scientist III. You will plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, models and procedures to support business opportunities and strategy.

The ideal candidate has honours in a quantitative field and at least 5 years’ data experience, preferably in financial crime or analytics. You will work with stakeholders to translate complex insights into actionable business decisions.