Data Scientist I

Job Description

Hello Future Data Scientist I

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables and the Future of Generative AI. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

Are you ready to redefine possibilities in the world of AI? Join us and become part of a team that’s pioneering generative AI solutions to solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

We are currently in search of a Data Scientist to plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Are You Someone Who Can:

• Approach challenges with a proactive and passionate mindset, always seeking out innovative solutions.
• Tackle complex problems by exploring novel architectures, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Stay curious, embracing opportunities to grow and continuously learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Translate business requirements into tangible models utilizing own understanding of the business value of projects, models and processes.
• Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test and implement advanced mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problem, opportunities and improve business outcomes i.e. reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, optimized efficiency and to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Understand origination strategies and how other credit risk models affect scorecards

We Are Looking For:

• A degree in one of the following (or a related field):
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with:
• Basic understanding of working of application scorecards and an understanding of how credit models are developed
• Is experienced with data manipulation, cleaning, and imputation.
• A solid understanding of foundational machine learning concepts and neural networks.
• BSc in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Computer Engineering / Data Science
• Coding in SAS/Python
• Writing SQL queries and using SQL/SAS tools

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Are you ready to take the leap and shape the future of generative AI? If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to be part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you. Join us, and let’s create the future together.

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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.

03/10/25

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.