Senior Decision (Data) Scientist (CH1033)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the banking industry is looking for experienced Senior Decision Scientists.

The purpose of the role is delivering business solutions via a collaborative approach involving mathematical formulae, business tactics, technological applications, and behavioural sciences to help senior management make data driven decisions.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Honours Degree in Data Science, Mathematics or Engineering (Minimum)
• Master’s Degree in Data Science, Mathematics or Engineering (Ideal or Preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years’ relevant experience in statistical analysis
• Experience must include the following (within the Retail Credit Risk Management Environment):
  • Extracting and Aggregating Data from Large Relational Databases
  • Data Mining and Predictive Modelling

Knowledge

• Analytics
• Predictive Modelling and Machine Learning
• Project management methodologies
• IT implementation cycle
• Technical understanding and knowledge (different operating systems / databases /programming languages)
• General business acumen to identify the impact technical issues may have on design and delivery of solutions.
• Retail or Banking credit environment / industry
• Credit cycle
• Best practices and tools in credit risk
• Interpretation of user requirements and translation into business requirements specifications
• Confidentiality and intellectual property implications and constraints
• Interpretation of user requirements
• Translation of business requirements into business requirement specifications

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Analytical Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Attention to Detail
• SAS Skills (SAS Viya)
• SQL Skills
• R skills
• Python skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Leadership Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's licence is preferred

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.