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Junior Data Scientist

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The Junior Data Scientist role sits within the Private Core Banking talent team, focusing on building, optimising, and implementing quantitative analytical models to solve business problems and inform strategy. The role involves data modelling, analytics, and interpretation of insights to address opportunities and challenges in credit risk and related domains. You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyse large datasets, and deliver actionable insights in alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimise, and implement quantitative analytical models and methodologies
  • Translate business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions
  • Analyse large datasets to uncover patterns, insights, and business opportunities
  • Present insights clearly to stakeholders in a concise and actionable manner
  • Support business strategy by implementing data science outputs accurately and on time

Qualifications

  • Relevant Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics, Actuarial Science, or equivalent
  • 1–3 years of experience in Data Analytics, preferably in financial services or credit risk
  • Strong technical and coding skills, including SAS, SQL, PowerBI
  • Knowledge of financial services, credit risk, acquisition/pricing, or scoring management is advantageous
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills; curious, courageous, and committed to mastery

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FNB

Employment Type: job

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Base Salary: Market Related

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