Senior Data Scientist Scorecard Development

 

Recruiter:

Progressive IT Resourcing

Job Ref:

439014948

Date posted:

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate is individually accountable for designing, producing, analysing, documenting and enhancing a range of predictive models across the entire credit life cycle.

This role, you will get to:

  • 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.

What you will need to succeed in the role:

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