Data Scientist - Randburg, South Africa - FirstRand

FirstRand

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Randburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Job Description

To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures- Data Scientist I in Data Features Hub (Application Scoring):

Key features of the role are:
Basic understanding of statistical modelling.
Data Modelling: Develop & optimize data models to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
Build new features, test and enhance existing features and make them available for model development and analytical purposes.
Data transformation: Implement data transformations & cleaning processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Collaboration: Work closely with model developers and various business units to understand their data requirements & provide the necessary data support.
Process automation: Automate processes to update the data based on relevant frequencies.
Proficient in SAS Enterprise Guide/Base SAS.
Also note that some of the key features are like those of the DSII however, the level at which the individual will be assessed and expected to perform is different.

Job Details

Application Closing Date

26/02/24