Data Scientist II at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.
• Hello Future Data Scientist
• 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 talent team at FNB HSL, 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. 

Are you someone who can:

• Build and/or challenge risk-based pricing models using different technologies (SAS, SQL, VBA, JAVA)
• Gather valuable insights from data to drive business decisions & inform pricing strategies which optimize risk return frameworks
• Appreciate detail and enjoy deep diving into different pricing components to unlock efficiencies
• Demonstrate resilience & thrive under pressure 
• Communicate & collaborate with cross functional teams to present findings & recommendations which supports organizational goals

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a degree in Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics and/or Statistics
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist
• Have pricing and modelling experience
• Have experience in a Banking environment
• Have experience with Short Term Insurance (beneficial)
• Have a can-do attitude with a critical thinking and problem-solving mindset