Data Scientist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg North, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time

A great opportunity is available in the Insurance space for a Data Scientist who is skilled in machine learning techniques and data analytics.

**Job & Company Description**:
My client, one of the largest Financial Services organisations in the country, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Scientist to join their team. You will be responsible for working on complex data problems using your expertise in machine learning, Python, and predictive modelling.

**Education**:

- BSc Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Degree
- Honours Degree will be advantageous

**Job Experience & Skills Required**:

- Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a data analytics environment
- Managerial experience will be advantageous
- Coding experience in SAS, SQL, R and Python
- Advanced Python experience is an absolute must
- Previous Insurance experience would be beneficial
- Experience in machine learning is crucial

Reach out to me directly if you are passively looking in one of our niche areas to hear more about roles that we are not advertising:
**Quantitative Risk**
- Retail & Wholesale Credit Risk
- Model Development (PD, LGD, EAD)
- IFRS 9 implementations
- Model Validation & Model Risk
- Pricing & Profitability
- Economic Capital Modelling
- Credit Risk Acquisitions & Collections
- Decision Analytics

**Actuarial**
- Pricing & Product Development
- Valuations
- SAM / Solvency II
- IFRS 17

For more information contact:
Daniël le Grange

Recruitment Specialist: Actuarial and Quantitative Risk

012 348 4940

For more information please contact:
Daniel le Grange


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