Product Economist at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To perform data mining and packaging of advanced insights that identify new revenue opportunities, the revenue gaps and cost reduction across an allocated product portfolio.
• To develop algorithms and models to be used as an engine for product solution packaging and daily portfolio management.
• To develop minimum and recommended prices across the portfolio and the risk appetite models in order to build digitised services that meet customers’ needs and maximize the profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study:  Mathematical Sciences
Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: BSc Comp Science, B.Com Informatics, Certificate in a programming language or cloud computing

Technology

• Minimum of 5 years experience  in developing actuarial, mathematical, financial and statistical modelling or advanced analytics. Practical experience within banking, business markets and lending is essential.  Experience in scenario analysis, business case development and customer journeys interactive algorithms.  Experience in implementing analytical projects. Knowledge of pricing strategies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies :

• Generating Ideas
• Providing Insights 
• Interpreting Data 
• Articulating Information 
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Acumen 
• Use of Process Design Tools and Systems
• Change Management
• Business Process Design
• Project Management 

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