Head of Advanced Analytics and Modelling (Financial Services)
Location:Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:Competitive - market related
Recruiter:Sapientis
Job Ref:AAM_Q_G
Summary:You will be the executive lead for the Analytics, Data & Insight division, where your primary role will be to identify new business, drive growth and capabilities. You will act as a senior-level data leader and consultant, to spot and grow opportunities and help our clients build world-class data-led solutions.
Job Description
Head: Advanced Analytics & Modelling (Financial Services)
A leading Consulting firm requires the skill of a dynamic individual to join them and thrive within this Senior Management role.
You will be the executive lead for the Analytics, Data & Insight division, where your primary role will be to identify new business, drive growth and capabilities. You will act as a senior-level data leader and consultant, to spot and grow opportunities and help our clients build world-class data-led solutions. You will engage with organisations in various sectors, and understand their business challenges and unlock opportunities to utilise analytics in resolving these challenges.
The ideal candidate will have experience in advanced analytics / machine learning / predictive analytics and/or providing analytical inputs into financial and risk models. Additionally, you will be adept at programming in R, or SAS, SQL, VBA and Python.
You will meet the followingminimum requirements
Prior experience as an Analytics Manager or Data Scientist or similar role in a fast-paced and high-output environment (consulting, banking, start-ups, major technology company)
BSc/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management, Mathematics, or a related field
Deep knowledge of Excel, R and SQL; familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, SAS)
Superb communication, analytical and organisational skills
Sound experience in predictive analytics (non negotiable)
Previous experience in Consulting space, as well as Financial Services/Investments/ Banking is a must
Duration: Permanent Appointment
To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to --------Please upload your CV here -------- (AAM_Q_G)
If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.
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