Intermediate Data Scientist Apply locations: Randburg
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: October 24, 2024 (4 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R23486
Job Description To plan, build, optimize, 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.
Role Purpose This role is within WesBank Fleet Management and Leasing (FML), a business unit in WesBank Commercial. WesBank FML provides a suite of fleet management solutions, including leasing/rental and managed maintenance for a variety of commercial and specialized vehicles, servicing clients across multiple industry sectors. The role supports the purpose by measuring expected and unexpected risk inherent in the portfolio and building trust with stakeholders and regulators by ensuring that capital and provisions are correctly determined and set. The role also supports the business to identify the risk-return drivers and influence the setting of the budget and risk appetite.
Are you someone who: Has model development experience as well as monitoring and optimisation of existing models.Understands how to work with big data and transform data to be suited for analytical insights.Is interested in the relation between capital & provisions and financial reporting.Has strong technical skills with strong coding proficiency (preferably in SAS).Is a hard-working individual that can work well under pressure.Is able to translate business requirements into tangible, creative solutions with guidance. Responsibilities: Provisioning and capital optimisation.Portfolio profitability analysis.Predictive model development to support business decisions.Data management and portfolio reporting.Risk appetite setting and optimisation.Supporting the development of credit reporting and analytics within the team. Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 24/10/24
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