Data Scientist I at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• Hello Future Data Scientist I
• Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
• As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
• We are looking for someone who can ensure the smooth operation of the regulatory capital reporting process for our retail portfolios by running (and eventually enhancing) existing code and performing basic checks on the outputs. Additionally, the candidate will assist in the preparation and submission of accurate and timely regulatory capital reports, and support the team in identifying and addressing anomalies or unexpected movements in the data.

Are you someone who can: 

• Identify and develop new insights to business problems and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements.
• Utilise, refine, and enhance advanced statistical and machine learning models and data analysis to inform decision making and address business needs
• Take control of your own performance by seeking timely, and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
• Develop, encourage, and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and across the FirstRand Group.
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have: 

• Minimum Qualification - B.Sc. (Hons.) or higher, with a focus on mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or related fields
• Experience – +/- 2 years 
• Basic coding skills, preferably in SAS or a similar language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging projects, with opportunities to create from the ground up. 
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:  

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

The typical responsibilities of this role include:

• Running and monitoring existing code to ensure smooth operation of the regulatory reporting process.
• Performing basic checks on the outputs to identify and address any anomalies or unexpected movements.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of accurate and timely regulatory capital reports.
• Collaborating with team members to enhance and improve existing processes and code.
• Supporting the team in ensuring compliance with legislative and audit requirements.