Senior Data Scientist

5 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Tier 1 Full time

overview

An international Data Analytics company based in South Africa is looking for Senior Data Scientist to join their team.Our client is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will collaborate across the various teams in the
solution designing in credit and non-credit industries, as well as development and deployment of solutions.

description
- Developing advanced analytics and machine learning models for various industries
- Developing advance analytical solutions to solve business problems for our clients
- Developing predictive models and solutions across the credit life cycle for industries
- Providing best practice consulting advice to a wide range of organisations that rely on data to drive their business, domestically and internationally
- Offering day-to-day consulting assistance across multiple clients
- Analysing reports and results while performing investigative analytics to solve problems
- Compiling professional consulting reports and presentations for delivery to clients
- Developing close relationships with clients to identify additional areas for development and assistance
- Working in collaboration with other teams in the business such as sales, marketing, software deployment/development and consulting;
- Driving and delivering new product innovation within the analytics team

experience, qualifications and skills
- 8 - 10 years’ experience in consumer credit analytics, with specific focus on Predictive
Modelling utilising Machine Learning methodologies and a proven track record
- BComm majoring in Statistics; Quantitative Management OR a BSc Engineering; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Data Science; Logistics; or related fields
- 8 - 10 years’ experience in consumer credit analytics, with specific focus on Predictive Modelling utilising Machine Learning methodologies and a proven track record
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good working knowledge of SQL, Python and Azure/AWS
- High level of competence of Predictive Modelling techniques
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise with a sense of urgency and work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Demonstrate a thirst for knowledge and desire to grow and learn
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills
- An agile mindset and approach to work to improvise and adapt principles into alternative environments
- Amazing Ms Excel skills, coupled with super skills in Ms Word and PowerPoint

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