FirstRand

Data Scientist II

Johannesburg Full time

Job Description

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.

Hello Future Data Scientist II

 

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

 

As part of the FNB Cash Investments team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. 

 

 

Are you someone who can:

 

  • Extract and interpret large datasets to deliver actionable insights for business decisions

  • Develop predictive models to optimize costs, pricing strategies, and customer behavior

  • Automate analytical processes and implement systems to improve operational efficiency

  • Design and build dashboards to monitor product performance and support decision-making

  • Provide analytical support for product migrations and strategic initiatives across the bank

 

 

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

 

  • Have a qualification in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar

  • Have 3 - 5 years in a similar data scientist environment

  • Are proficient in SAS, SQL and Python

  • Have a strong understanding of predictive modeling

  • Ability to manage and analyze large datasets and apply advanced quantitative techniques

  • Are confident presenting to business stakeholders

 

You will have access to:

 

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate

  • Challenging Working

  • Opportunities to innovate

 

 

We can be a match if you are:

 

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to

  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

 

 

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

04/12/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.