A pioneer digital bank in South Africa, providing accessible and innovative financial services, is seeking a Data Scientist with Payment Operations experience. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee daily data extracts for existing payment stream reconciliations, correct any anomalies, and resubmit the data as needed. Additionally, the role involves building new data extracts for new or enhanced products and improving or rebuilding existing reconciliations and associated extracts to enhance security and reduce risks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of data experience, including expertise in process optimization and automation, and proficiency in working with large datasets to extract actionable insights that drive business decisions. Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The role also requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges, with specific experience in the reconciliation space within the banking industry.
