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A leading financial services client in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to oversee the full model development cycle. The role involves monitoring performance portfolios, managing risk and sales objectives, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mathematics or Statistics, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with credit risk models and programming in tools like SQL and Python is essential.
Leading Financial Services Client requires a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for overseeing and completing the the full model development cycle, from extracting data up to presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
Monitor performance portfolios, identifying trends and potential risks
Managing the strategic direction of the portfolio by balancing both risk and sales objectives
Oversee and take part in the development and maintenance of risk models
Building scorecards and other credit risk models
Collaborate with cross-function teams
Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related field
5 Years experience in Credit Data Science in Retail or Financial Services
Good understanding of credit risk models and machine learning techniques
Good understanding of IFRS9 principles and their application to credit risk
Strong technical skills using software tools like Databricks, SQL, R or Python
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