Data Scientist III
2 First Place, Cnr Simmonds & Pritchard Streets, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
FirstRand Corporate Centre
Hello, Data Scientist III
We design for the shapeshifters and the game changers. As part of our talent team at FNB Connect, 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.
Job Description Summary
We're on the lookout for a talented Data Scientist to join our FNB Connect Credit team, this role forms part of the Acquisitions function of our Credit Value Chain.
Are you someone who:
Has a passion for credit acquisitions and acquisitions strategy.
Solid model development experience as well as, monitoring and optimization of existing models.
Acquisition modelling experience with experience in reject inference methodologies.
Strong understanding and experience with model calibrations.
Understands how to work with big data and transform data to be suited for modelling or other analytical insights.
Strong technically and strong coding proficiency (preferably SAS).
Stakeholder management skills, setting deadlines and communicating effectively.
Understands the impact of decisions and strategies on the credit life cycle.
Attention to detail, idea generation and teamwork will be important to this space.
You will be an ideal candidate if you:
Preferred Qualification – Honours Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science
Experience – A minimum of 5 years' experience in a credit risk analytics environment including analytical model development and implementation.
Has relevant experience with data preparation for analysis such as: data collection, data cleaning and data manipulation.
Has knowledge of/or experience in Quantitative analysis and Model building.
Intermediate to advanced coding skills in SQL & SAS.
You will have access to:
Opportunities to network and collaborate.
A challenging and rewarding working environment.
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.
Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
A team player – you believe in the power of teams, building and leveraging your networks.
Join us on our journey to transform the Telecommunications banking industry in South Africa and beyond! If you're ready to make an impact and unleash your full potential, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
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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.
12/03/25All 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.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Banking Big Data Credit risk Mathematics ML models SAS SQL Statistics
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