Quantitative Analyst III

Job Description

Hello Future Quantitative Analyst III

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, 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.

We are currently in search of a Quantitative Analyst 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:

• Inform strategic decisions through data analysis and big data modelling
• Optimise existing processes.
• Identifying pockets of growth by means of analytical insights.
• Able to manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Management of databases

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum Qualification: 
• B Degree Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science

• Experience:
• Transactional banking experience
• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantitative Analyst/Data Scientist.
• Desirable experience: 
• Data manipulation, data mining, modelling and building analytical solutions using machine learning techniques.
• Advanced SAS coding skills or experience with alternative programming languages (i.e. Python) will be highly advantageous
• Exposure to PowerBI and SAS
• Data and Information Management topics e.g. structure, dimensions, storage

 You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work 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.

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Application Closing Date

26/09/24

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.