An industry-leading company located in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal is currently seeking the expertise of an experienced Data Scientist/Quantitative Analyst.Key PurposeTo develop, manage and monitor advanced and relevant predictive models, to provide advanced analytical support to business units, to critically analyze and advise the business on data-driven value adds, and create and maintain accurate data, dashboards, and management reports.Key OutcomesModel Development• Development of new predictive models in line with business requirements.• Successful deployment of predictive models.• Engagement with key stakeholders around business requirements for modelsModel Management• Manage monthly monitoring and regular updates of existing predictive models.• Prepare analysis/commentary for model management meetings.• Reporting to 3rd party funders on model management.• Ensure the model management process is conducted according to the policies defined.• Interrogate existing models and identify possible red flags• Research the latest model building methodologiesData Analytics to support business needs• Ad-hoc analytics/data science projects as required by business• Monthly analysis of key credit risk areas (loss control/credit)• Assist in building the Data science capabilities of the analytics team• Proactive business engagement to understand the analytical requirement• Proactive feedback to the business on value-added data-driven analytics• AutomationData development and maintenance• Assist and advise on creating and maintaining data in an optimal mannerRequirements:EducationHonours degree in Statistics/MathematicsPreferred – Master's Degree in Statistics/MathematicsExperience2-5 years experience in scoring system development and credit risk analytics (retail)Preferred: 5-8 years of experience in scoring system development and credit risk analytics (retail) – 2 of which are at senior levelPreferred Industry – Financial / Credit risk analyticsSkillsTechnical (at least some of the below skills will be necessary)SQL codingAdvanced ExcelPython (advantageous)Denodo (advantageous)SAS (advantageous)Predictive modelling or financial modellingMachine learning (advantageous)Exposure to IFRS9 modelling (highly advantageous)Ability to work with large amounts of dataGeneric competenciesAnalytical, critical and logical thinkerUnderstands the need for data-driven decisionsAbility to read and assimilate a specification of data requirementsProactive personalityTolerance to changeAttention to detailAccountability and ownership of work tasksSelf-motivatedAbility to work within a team and as an individualComply with project management protocolEnthusiasm/interest in credit risk managementSense of humourResilienceTenacityAbility to work under pressureGood time management.Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.Salary: negotiable.Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
