Senior Quantitative Data Scientist - Fraud & AML

FirstRand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a Future Data Scientist III to develop and implement advanced quantitative models, and provide analytical insights to address business opportunities and strategy.

The role demands experience in data analytics within financial crime or AML environments, strong problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences. Closing date: 19/09/26.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualification – Honours Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering.
• Experience – 5 years’ experience in a data environment including analytical model development and implementation.
• Data and analytics experience within a financial crime, fraud or anti-money laundering environment would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.
• Participate in utilisation, refinement and enhancement of statistical models and data analysis to inform decision making and address business needs.
• Contribute to innovation by finding faster and more accurate ways of working.
• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.
• Report on transactional and process activities within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making.
• Ensure operational excellence through the delivery of work processes according to defined quality standards.
• Comply with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements and adhere to processes and procedures related to area of specialisation.

Education

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

Job description

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a Future Data Scientist III to develop and implement advanced quantitative models, and provide analytical insights to address business opportunities and strategy.

The role demands experience in data analytics within financial crime or AML environments, strong problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences. Closing date: 19/09/26.