Senior Data Scientist Scorecard Development

Recruiter:

Indsafri

Job Ref:

JHB000291/Nons

Date posted:

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Data Scientist Scorecard Development to join the vibrant team in the financial services organisations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Data Scientist Scorecard Development
Background

Play a leading role in the development and application of predictive models across the entire credit life cycle.
Conduct continuous research aimed at identifying predictors and enhancing model development practice and techniques.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of scorecard strategies.
SQL proficiency.
One of SAS, R or Python proficiency.
Exposure to extracting data from databases is compulsory.
Understanding & knowledge of predictive modelling practices, performance standards & methodologies.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons) - Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) - Computer and Information Science
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) - Mathematical Sciences

Advantageous education

Degree with Stats/Math/Applied Maths/Financial Risk Management/Data Science/Engineering/Computer Science or related disciplines.
An Honours / Masters would be advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in developing scorecards.
Minimum 2 years' experience in the Credit Risk environment.

Skills

Active Learner
Change Agility
Credit Risk Analysis
Data Science
Machine Learning
Predictive Modeling
Problem Solving & Analytical
Python Programming
R Code
SQL
Statistical Data Analysis

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