Data Scientist - Johannesburg North, South Africa - Communicate Recruitment

Communicate Recruitment

Verified Company

Johannesburg North, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

A great opportunity is available in the Insurance space for a Data Scientist who is skilled in machine learning techniques and data analytics.

Job & Company Description:

My client, one of the largest Financial Services organisations in the country, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Scientist to join their team.

You will be responsible for working on complex data problems using your expertise in machine learning, Python, and predictive modelling.

Education:

BSc Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Degree
Honours Degree will be advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum of 4+ years' experience in a data analytics environment
Managerial experience will be advantageous
Coding experience in SAS, SQL, R and Python
Advanced Python experience is an absolute must
Previous Insurance experience would be beneficial
Experience in machine learning is crucial

Reach out to me directly if you are passively looking in one of our niche areas to hear more about roles that we are not advertising:

Quantitative Risk

Retail & Wholesale Credit Risk
Model Development (PD, LGD, EAD)
IFRS 9 implementations
Model Validation & Model Risk
Pricing & Profitability
Economic Capital Modelling
Credit Risk Acquisitions & Collections
Decision Analytics

Actuarial

Pricing & Product Development
Valuations
SAM / Solvency II
IFRS 17

For more information contact:
Daniël le Grange

Recruitment Specialist:
Actuarial and Quantitative Risk

For more information please contact:
Daniel le Grange