Data Scientist III

Job Description

Hello Future Data Scientist 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 talented 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.

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.

Are you someone who has an:

• Understanding of regulatory reporting schemas
• Mapping of multiple data sources to reporting requirements
• Business requirements sharing and documentation where the regulatory and business rules are defined
• Design and build of the reporting solutions from functional specification documents
• Development of exception dashboards with supportive workflow monitoring remediation and resubmissions
• Stakeholder engagement with business, data teams, regulatory compliance and regulators
• Ability to optimise existing solutions
• Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance and practice standards across the business Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements.
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialisation and identify risks.
• Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customised solutions which result in more efficient outcomes.
• Plan and perform regular model updates that capture evolving business complexity in current models
• Challenge current models to ensure relevance and accuracy of outputs.
• Test outputs and accuracy of models to ensure relevance.
• Adhere to model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process.
• Investigations and Privacy and Protection Assessments.
• Provide input into creation of delivery plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.
• Assist in productionilisation of analytics in the approved FirstRand architecture by translating technical data information into practical business information that addresses identified needs.
• Analyse information requirements, availability and quality of data to feed into management for resolution Contribute to the development of core analytical capabilities or model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative or econometric techniques and utilise as appropriate.
• Collaborate with numerous departments across the business to aid them in the proper use of data to ensure delivery of desired operational results.
• Document and audit relevant processes.
• Document and implement models to address specific business requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to prioritise.
• Accomodation for different cultures and active participation during in-country engagements.
• End-to-end model development, from data gathering to implementation onto platform.
• Ability to manage direct reports and nurture talent.
• Willingness to travel.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum Qualification - Bachelors in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, IT or Statistics
• Experience –  6-8 years quantitative experience
• Experience on regulatory reporting schema's would be advantageous.
• Skills: SAS, SQL, XML, Abinitio advantageous

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.
• 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.

04/11/24

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.