Data Scientist
Job Details
Job Description
Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of advanced quantitative analytical methods and mathematical models. Provide analytical support using advanced analytics technologies to address business challenges and drive strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience as a Data Scientist
- Degree in Mathematics or Bachelor of Science
- Proficiency in model development, including statistical and machine learning models
- Experience translating business needs into analytical solutions (predictive modeling, deep learning, text analytics)
- Ability to maintain, audit, and optimize models
- Knowledge of ethical data use and privacy compliance
- Data wrangling skills to improve data quality
- Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to define metrics and deliver insights
- Familiarity with data commercialization and strategic improvement identification
- Expertise in tools such as Python, SAS, and statistical software
- Strong data visualization capabilities
- Applied knowledge of mathematical concepts like linear algebra and calculus
- Experience with governance, compliance standards, and legislative requirements
- Mentorship experience and contribution to knowledge sharing
Responsibilities
- Build, implement, and maintain statistical and machine learning models
- Translate business needs into advanced analytical solutions
- Regularly update, audit, and optimize models for accuracy
- Ensure ethical data use and report privacy incidents
- Improve data quality through wrangling techniques
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics and provide actionable insights
- Identify data commercialization opportunities
- Serve as analytics subject matter expert
- Use Python, SAS, and statistical software to develop and productionize models
- Conduct data visualization for diverse audiences
- Apply advanced mathematical concepts to enhance models
- Ensure compliance with governance and legislative standards
- Contribute to compliance procedures development
- Support and mentor junior analysts
- Participate in communities of practice and share knowledge
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Additional Instructions
Submit your application online via the provided FNB careers link before the closing date.
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