Data Scientist at Absa

Job Summary

• An exciting opportunity exists within the CIB Data Analytics Team for a Data Scientist. In this role, you will be required to analyse large amounts of raw information to find patterns that solve complex business problems. We will rely on you to build data products to extract valuable business insights.

Job Description

• You should be highly analytical with an expert level of analysis, mathematics and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data. We also want to see a passion for machine learning and research and sharing insights with broader CIB Data & Analytics team as well as business stakeholders. The role also entails:
•  Development of machine learning algorithms (regression / classification / clustering) by leveraging existing information, external data and other sources to extract insight and solve business problems
•  Development of predictive models to enhance customer, product and colleague insights
•  Support the operational teams through transforming data into insights
•  Analysing data, interpreting its trends and validating the data
•  Use data-oriented approach to work with others in solving complex business problems around profitability, marketing, risk, and operational analysis
•  Data Manipulation, Analysis and Data Extraction for Forecasting, Predicting and Model building

Education / Experience

•  Preferred: Masters in Computer Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering

 Related Data Science Certifications

•  5 - 7 years in data science or data analytics experience
•  Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset
•  Related Data Science Certifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised