Data Scientist-1

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

As part of our team in Wealth and Investment (WI), 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 to be a trusted partner that assist clients to achieve their investment goals.

Are you someone who is: 

• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it 
• Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more 
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.  
• Able to produce consistently high-quality outputs within agreed deadline 

You will be responsible for: 

• Ensuring delivery of value-add outputs across the analytics value chain to enable business strategy 
• Utilising, create and refine analytical solutions/models to inform decision making in order to grow WI business 
• Developing analytical insights to solve business problems and apply innovative solutions to make improvements 
• Focusing on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet our internal and external (clients) expectations
• Framing your analytical solutions within the business context, as such always takes keen interest in what drives the business 

You will be an ideal candidate if you have: 

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Degree in Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science 
• Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree 
• Experience - 3 - 5 years’ experience in a data & analytics environment., of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior specialist level with programming (SAS or SQL etc) 

You will have access to:  

• Opportunities to network and collaborate 
• A challenging working environment 
• Opportunities to innovate  

We can be a match if you:  

• Are adaptable and curious 
• Unlock the value of data to enable the meet its strategic objectives. 
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and takes full accountabilities of their responsibilities 

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you! 

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.  

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Job Details

Application Closing Date

24/07/24

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.