Data Scientist

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Description

The Data Scientist I role at FNB involves designing and implementing advanced quantitative methodologies and mathematical models to support business strategy and decision-making. Working within the FNB Life collections team, the role focuses on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency through data-driven insights. The successful candidate will contribute to building a world-class collections capability by transforming large datasets into actionable intelligence, optimizing analytical procedures, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions. This position is ideal for someone passionate about data science, eager to grow in the payments and collections space, and committed to continuous improvement through analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize quantitative analytical methodologies and mathematical models
• Transform big data into formats suitable for modeling and analytical insights
• Support business strategy by interpreting insights and delivering analytical solutions
• Enhance collections capabilities using data and analytics to improve efficiency and customer experience
• Translate business requirements into creative, data-driven solutions with guidance
• Work collaboratively within a diverse collections environment to adapt and thrive

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: BSc Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science
• Preferred Qualification: Honours Degree
• Experience: A minimum of 1 - 2 years' experience in a data science environment
• Prior experience within Collections analytics is preferred
• Intermediate level of proficiency in SQL and SAS will be advantageous

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