Senior Data Scientist

Synopsis

Johannesburg and Surrounding Areas.

Leading Financial Services Client requires a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for overseeing and completing the the full model development cycle, from extracting data up to presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.

Job Description

Monitor performance portfolios, identifying trends and potential risks

Managing the strategic direction of the portfolio by balancing both risk and sales objectives

Oversee and take part in the development and maintenance of risk models

Building scorecards and other credit risk models

Collaborate with cross-function teams

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related field

5 Years experience in Credit Data Science in Retail or Financial Services

Good understanding of credit risk models and machine learning techniques

Good understanding of IFRS9 principles and their application to credit risk

Strong technical skills using software tools like Databricks, SQL, R or Python