Data Scientist II

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 our talent team at FNB Retail Strategic Credit and Analytics, 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:

• Develop and implement platform customer risk segmentation models

• Innovate data-driven solutions to shape our lending strategy

• Utilise advanced statistical models and data analysis to illuminate decision-making processes and tackle business challenges

• Conduct in-depth analyses, generate reports and undertake investigations as needed

• Spearhead and manage projects aimed at optimisation and enhancing efficiency

• Cultivate effective stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with strategic objectives

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Quantitative analysis or similar.

• Have 3 to 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist

• Have hands-on modelling experience

• Have experience in SAS and Python

• Have experience with shifting models to platform – PI implementation 

• Have experience with Credit (beneficial)

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.

28/05/25

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.