Hello Future Data Scientist
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.
We are currently in search of a Data Scientist to plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.
Are you someone who can:
providing model training and model support
Provide guidance and support for junior members of the team in the development of Credit Models Proactively engage with Credit and the Business units to support understanding of Credit Models by
Engage with the internal validation team and external auditors, as part of the model validation and review process.
Responsibilities:
As an experienced member of the team, you are expected to proactively contribute to the model development strategy and modelling methodologies to improve the credit risk models.
Optimising existing processes
Identifying pockets of growth by means of analytical insights
Data manipulation, data mining, modelling and building analytical solutions using machine learning techniques
You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following:
Minimum Qualification - B Degree Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science
Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree
Experience - 3+ years' experience in a data environment,
Python, SQL, MATLAB, SAS, S-PLUS or R (used for statistical analysis)
Machine learning
Data mining and data modelling
Exposure to PowerBI
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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Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
28/04/26All 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.