Senior Data Scientist Financial Services
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Job Description
Our client is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence operating globally with over 1200 experts across more than a dozen locations. They partner with the worlds largest corporations to unlock immense value from data. Their Financial Services practice in South Africa is at the forefront of sector innovation collaborating with leading financial institutions to drive transformative outcomes and completely reshape how banks understand and serve their customers.
Performance Objectives for Year One:
- Lead end-to-end analytical workstreams: Successfully design frame and deliver sophisticated analytics solutions that solve complex financial business problems owning the lifecycle from initial problem framing through to full technical implementation.
- Drive technical innovation at scale: Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to massive datasets systematically reducing iteration cycles from weeks to hours by leveraging the latest AI capabilities.
- Bridge the gap between data and business: Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with key client stakeholders proving the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights that drive measurable commercial outcomes.
- Elevate team capabilities: Actively mentor junior team members and contribute to the internal analytics community fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
- Shape future solutions: Support business development and influence how financial institutions leverage data by providing thought leadership and innovative solution designs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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