Predictive Modeller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015841/MKL

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to turn raw data into real-world impact? If you're someone who loves digging into data, spotting patterns, and building models that actually do something, then this one's for you. We're working with a fast-growing, innovation-led consulting firm that's shaking up how financial services think about risk, value, and customer behaviour. And they’re looking for a sharp, curious Junior Data Scientist to join their Analytics & Insights team.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Be Doing:

Think of this role as equal parts Analyst, model builder, and creative problem-solver
Explore and clean big, messy datasets using Python, R, or SAS, and uncover insights no one else saw coming
Build predictive models that forecast customer behaviour, credit risk, returns, and more
Create visuals and dashboards with Power BI or Tableau to tell the story behind the numbers
Work closely with Actuaries, finance experts, and consultants to solve real business problems
Grow fast with on-the-job learning, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to high-impact projects

What You Bring:

A Master’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, or similar (PhD = bonus!)
0–2 years of practical experience in data science or ML projects
Strong coding skills in Python or R
Solid grasp of statistical modelling and ML algorithms
Exposure to cloud tools (Azure and AWS) and big data tech (Hadoop and Spark) is a plus
Some experience with Power BI or Tableau
If you’ve worked in finance or consulting, even better – but not a dealbreaker

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