Senior Data Scientist | Financial Services

Quantium; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional in data analytics. The role involves leading analytical projects, applying advanced statistical methods, and building relationships with clients. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data analytics or data science with strong skills in Python, SQL, or R. The position offers flexible work arrangements allowing for a balanced work-life experience while contributing to impactful solutions in the financial sector.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Remote working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data analytics or data science.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or R.
• Deep understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams to deliver sophisticated analytics solutions.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to datasets at scale.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Python

SQL

R

Machine learning

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent – Full TimeLocation : JohannesburgJob Category : Consulting, Data Science

How Will You Make an Impact?

Lead analytical workstreams: Design and deliver sophisticated analytics solutions that solve complex business problems, from problem framing through to implementation.

Drive technical innovation: Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to datasets at scale, iterating from weeks to hours using emerging AI capabilities.

Build trusted partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable business insights that drive measurable outcomes.

Foster team growth: Mentor junior team members and contribute to building our analytics capabilities, sharing knowledge that helps others discover their superpowers.

Shape the future: Support business development through thought leadership and solution design, influencing how financial institutions leverage data to serve their customers.

The Superpowers You’ll Be Bringing to the Team

• Technical excellence: 5+ years' experience in data analytics or data science, with strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or R, and deep understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
• Problem solver: Your ability to make the complex simple means you can identify patterns across domains and frame business challenges into analytical solutions that actually get used.
• Translation skills: Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Commercial acumen: Understanding of business needs with the ability to assess commercial impacts of different analytical approaches, balancing what works versus what sounds good.
• Academic foundation: Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related discipline.

Remember – you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you from applying.

We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.

What could your Quantium Experience look like?

Working at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination.

You will get to solve complex problems using rigour, precision and by asking great questions – but it also means you can think big, outside the box and push your problem-solving skills to the max.

By Joining The Quantium Team, You’ll Get To

• Forge your path: Be in the driver's seat of your career, with opportunities to move across different teams or offices.
• Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with like-minded colleagues who are passionate about uncovering hidden truths about how the world actually works.
• Make an impact: Leave your mark by building solutions that reshape how millions of customers interact with financial services.

Benefits

• Continuous learning: Our vision is empowering our people to thrive. The Analytics Community fosters the development of individuals, thought leadership and technical excellence at Quantium through building strong connections, fostering collaboration, and co-creation of best practice.
• Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work-life balance at your own pace with hybrid and flexible work arrangements (3 days onsite, 2 days from home).
• Remote working: Embrace the opportunity to work outside of your assigned home location for up to 2 months every year.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology