Decision Scientist at DirectAxis

Role Purpose 

• To develop quantitative analytics products and models within a specified framework, and with minimal guidance, to translate business requirements into tangible, creative solutions. To optimise processes, recommend enhancements and inform strategic decisions through statistical modelling and data analysis that address business problems or opportunities.   

Responsibilities 

• Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements in order to contain and reduce costs
• Under limited supervision, influence creative business solutions, optimise processes and inform strategic decisions through statistical modelling and data analysis
• Provide assistance, guidance and mentorship to junior Quantitative Analysts
• Assist with the entire model value chain
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Continuously refine and enhance models to facilitate decision-making
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines in order to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Drive customer service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards and in support of operational objectives 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum Qualification - B Degree Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science
• Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree
• Experience - 2 to 4 years