Data Scientist

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

Welcome to the home of the #changeables. For over 180 years, at FNB change has been a major part of who we are. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of our people that make it happen.

FNB is the non-bank bank where changeable people and ideas are born. Working here is not like working at any other financial institution. We’re all about changing up the norm and putting flexibility at our core because our value lies in output not hours. We work in smaller, more agile groups, this allows us to move faster to innovate, create and react in an ever-changing world, with our changeables

At FNB our internal community, is cross-functional and prides itself on intentional collaboration, where experts come together and ignite effective change. We call these changeables our nav-igators. As nav-igators, we are made up of unique talents, diverse minds, adaptability and live up to the promise of staying curious. nav» is known for its lead in innovative financial platform solutions to better our customers’ experience. At nav», you are encouraged to imagine the change, to share your ideas openly and to navigate the reality of our customers everyday needs.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Understand and clearly articulate propensity model principles
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Utilize analytical expertise (extract, transform and load process) to identify campaign target bases
• Implement and automate frameworks to execute and report on marketing campaign performance

We would love to see applicants who are:

• Very proficient in SAS, SQL and Python.
• Understand model performance metrics
• Proficient in process automation
• Passionate about marketing strategies
• Excited to engage with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver business value

Dare to imagine the change with us, if you are:

• An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it
• A disruptor in your field of Analytics and Finance
• An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improvements
• A future nav-igator 

We’ll make a good match if you’re:

• Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• Courageous - you're brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to put your hand up and take ownership
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks
• Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is

You’ll benefit from our changeable benefits like: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference
• Conditions that are flexible
• Opportunities to innovate
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing programs and financial fitness)
• Resources to help you with your professional development
• Generous leave policy
• Inspiring work environment
• Preferential employee banking rates

When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online. As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA

 

Are you sold yet?

You’ll excel with qualifications in:

• B Degree Maths, Stats, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science or equivalent

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.

07/07/25

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.