Job Description

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.

Hello Future Data Scientist II – NLP & Generative AI 

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 who make it happen. 

As part of our forward-thinking team, you’ll work alongside diverse minds and unique talents in an adaptable environment that thrives on curiosity and innovation. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to ignite meaningful change. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Data Scientist II specialising in NLP and Generative AI, you will: 

Design and implement advanced NLP models to extract insights from unstructured data, including text classification, entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and summarisation. 

Develop and use generative AI models (e.g. LLMs, transformers) to support innovative customer-facing and internal solutions. 

Build and optimise analytical pipelines that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. 

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to embed AI into real-world applications. 

Communicate insights effectively through compelling storytelling and visualisation, making complex models understandable to non-technical stakeholders. 

Stay ahead of the curve by researching and applying the latest advancements in NLP and generative AI. 

Champion ethical AI practices, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in model development. 

 

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You: 

Hold a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. 

Have 4+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with a strong focus on NLP and machine learning. 

Are proficient in Python, with experience using libraries such as spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain or LangGraph. 

Have experience deploying models into production environments. 

Bring experience in banking, fintech, or working with conversational data (advantageous). 

Are curious, courageous, and committed to mastering your craft. 

Github experience or Git 

 

What You’ll Gain 

Opportunities to innovate with cutting-edge AI technologies. 

A collaborative environment that values continuous learning and experimentation. 

Access to cross-functional projects and a network of passionate professionals. 

A chance to shape the future of AI in financial services. 

 

Ready to Shape the Future? 

If you're passionate about NLP, generative AI, and solving real-world problems with data, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. 

 

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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.

07/10/25

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.