Senior Data Scientist – Risk Modeling

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

About the Company:

Our company, Network Recruitment, is a leading provider of recruitment services in the finance sector.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to lead our analytics and data-driven decision-making efforts within the Chief Underwriting Office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who is passionate about leveraging machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics to revolutionize underwriting, claims, sales, and product development.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop advanced statistical models to optimize decision-making
  • Lead machine learning and AI initiatives to drive business value
  • Perform predictive modeling, forecasting, and data mining to identify risks and opportunities
  • Build and enhance data pipelines and analytics infrastructure
  • Work closely with underwriting, claims, and product teams to integrate data-driven strategies
  • Mentor Junior Data Scientists and foster a culture of innovation
  • Stay ahead of emerging analytics and cloud technologies to continuously improve business processes

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • The opportunity to work with a leading company in the finance sector


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