Job Description

Hello, Data Scientist I


Welcome to FNB, the home of the #Changeables.


We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen. We are creating a world class lending and credit risk capability, establishing the gold-standard through thought leadership and execution. As part of our credit community, you get to apply your skills to a diverse lending market, adapting and thriving while doing so. We strive to consistently develop better ways to partner with customers through lending, lifting society in doing so.

Role Purpose

To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Are you someone who:

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Innovate to improve customer experience by continuously seeking better and more efficient ways of doing things.Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.Deliberately seek diverse opinions, build on ideas, and avoid duplication of effort.Participate in the business innovation process and contribute toward new innovations aligned with objectives.

Governance, Ethics & Compliance

Execute work in accordance with organisational values and the code of ethics.Comply with governance and compliance standards; escalate issues for investigation and resolution.Identify and escalate risks as a normal part of work.Adhere to model-building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance processes.Ensure ethical usage of information in line with privacy and sensitivity classifications.Implement and adhere to Privacy business requirements, legislation, and policy.Report Information Privacy Incidents and escalate appropriately for resolution of audit findings, complaints, investigations, and assessments.

Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration

Follow delivery plans to achieve outputs and deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders.Understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define performance metrics.Collaborate with departments across the business to ensure proper use of data and delivery of operational results.Participate in relevant projects addressing the business’s analytical needs and opportunities.Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for analytics, applying operational knowledge of business products or services.

Data Analysis & Modelling

Assist in identifying key business questions and selecting appropriate analytics models.Source and prepare relevant data (up to 50%) for analysis.Translate business requirements into tangible models using an understanding of business value.Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test, and implement robust mathematical models and solutions.Build models to analyse processes and recommend optimisation for cost savings, revenue generation, or efficiency improvements.Document and audit relevant processes and implement models to meet specific business needs.Conduct data manipulation and analysis to proactively meet business needs and ensure high-quality, reliable information.Perform against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Model Maintenance & Improvement

Plan and perform regular model updates to reflect evolving business complexity.Challenge current models to ensure relevance and accuracy.Test model outputs to ensure reliability and relevance.

Knowledge & Risk Management

Grow understanding of information management processes and methods.Deepen knowledge of the business value of projects, models, and processes.Identify and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs.Adhere to standards and procedures to reduce costs and identify process improvements.

Relationship Building & Collaboration

Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to meet work expectations.Adhere to service level agreements to build trust.Interact positively with teams inside and outside of own area.Contribute to a learning and growth culture where information is actively shared.Address customer needs to meet or exceed expectations.Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Personal Development & Teamwork

Assess personal performance by seeking timely and clear feedback.Request training where appropriate to improve skills.Demonstrate teamwork and contribute as a valued team player.

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 to take action.Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to achieve this.A team player – you believe in the power of teams, building and leveraging your networks.Emotionally intelligent – you are able to connect with people to build trust.Demonstrate teamwork as a valued team player.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualification: B Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Other related qualifications: Engineering and Computer SciencePreferred Qualification: Honours DegreeExperience: A minimum of 1 - 3 years' experience in a analytics or credit risk analytics environment.Competent in SAS and Excel at a minimum.

You will have access to

Opportunities to network and collaborateA challenging working environmentOpportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are / have

AnalyticalAdaptable and curiousThrive in a collaborative environmentConceptual and Big Picture ThinkingStrategic Thinking

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

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 fulfil 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.

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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.

02/10/25

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.