Data Scientist (Junior to Senior)

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,

Thank you for your interest in joining our talent community. Please note that this advertisement is not for an active vacancy, and as such you will not receive a decline notice or status update immediately. We are currently gathering applications to build a talent pool for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be considered for similar roles that may become available. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

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

As part of our FNB Private Core Banking, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Nows the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Get dirty with the data and create insightful views.
• Find answers to business problems using the data
• Chat to stakeholders to understand requirements better; build relationships with them
• Produce consistently high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines
• Summarise and present your insights in a manner that is easy for your stakeholders to understand

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Have a qualification in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Have 1 - 3 years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist I)
• Have 3 - 5 years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist II)
• Have 5+ years in a similar data scientist environment (Data Scientist III)
• Have experience with predictive modelling (beneficial)
• Have experience in pricing between product houses
• Have experience with acquisitions
• Are experienced in SAS and SQL
• Have exposure to Python, PowerBI and R

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

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
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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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.

01/04/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Groups 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.