FNB Data Scientist Jobs in South Africa

FNB Data Scientist Jobs in South Africa

About Us

WesBank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a leading Vehicle and Asset Finance bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. WesBank has over 40 years experience in asset finance. We focus on providing secured instalment finance to retail, public sector and corporate markets, as well as related services such as insurance, fleet management and full maintenance rental.

WesBank is the partner of choice for over 60 leading international brands in fields such as automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance providers and oil companies. We are a global company with successful operations throughout Africa as well as the UK. 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.

Purpose

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

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualification - Relevant Degree in Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science

Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree
Experience - 3 to 5 years experience in a data environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level

Additional Knowledge -

Deep domain knowledge with regards to financial services: Credit, Pricing, Marketing, CVM, Trading etc.

Design thinking

Analytics Ops, Agile and SAFe concepts will assist

Concepts such as: Exploratory data analysis, Data Science Pipeline lines

Hands on experience using model such as: Naïve Bayes, Support Vector Machines, Classifications, Boosting Algorithms, Time Series, Feature Engineering and Dimensionality Reduction

Data and Information Management topics e.g., structure, dimensions, storage

Object-oriented programming

Big data modelling

Database management

Python, SQL, MATLAB, SAS, S-PLUS or R (used for statistical analysis)

Monte Carlo techniques

Machine learning

Data mining and data modelling

C++ (used for high-frequency trading applications)

Scala and Spark

C#/Java, .NET or VBA, Excel

Mathematical skills

Calculus (including differential, integral and stochastic)

Linear algebra and differential equations

Numerical linear algebra

Probability and statistics

Game theory

Portfolio theory

Equity and interest rate derivatives, including exotics

Systematic and discretionary trading practices

Credit-risk products

Financial modelling

Data visualisation and reporting

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; FNB Data Scientist Jobs in South Africa

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