Data Scientist

One of SA''s fastest growing, Award Winning Financial Institutions is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team! Can you deliver business solutions via a collaborative approach using mathematical formulae, business tactics, technological applications and behavioural sciences?
Experience
3 years relevant experience in statistical analysis

Experience must include the following (within the Retail Credit Risk Management Environment):
Extracting and Aggregating Data from Large Relational Databases
Data Mining and Predictive Modelling

Qualifications (Minimum)
Honours Degree in Data Science or Mathematics
Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
Masters Degree in Data Science or Mathematics
Knowledge
Analytics
Predictive Modelling and Machine Learning
Project management methodologies
IT implementation cycle
Credit cycle
Technical understanding and knowledge (different operating systems / databases / programming languages)
General business acumen to identify the impact technical issues may have on design and delivery of solutions.
Best practices and tools in credit risk
Interpretation of user requirements and translation into business requirements specifications
Retail credit environment / industry
Confidentiality and intellectual property implications and constraints
Interpretation of user requirements
Translation of business requirements into business requirement specifications
Skills
Communications Skills
Numerical Reasoning skills
Analytical Skills
Reporting Skills
Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
Attention to Detail
SAS Skills
SQL Skills
R skills
Python skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Commercial Thinking Skills
Leadership Skills