Our client, Capitec Bank, is looking for a Senior Decision Scientist that will deliver business solutions via a collaborative approach involving mathematical formulae, business tactics, technological applications and behavioral sciences to help senior management make data driven decisions.

This opportunity is open to both permanent and contracting. You will ideally be located in the Cape and willing to work on a hybrid basis at the Capitec Stellenbosch office, but strong consultants based elsewhere in South Africa will be considered if willing to travel / relocate. 

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
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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 designand delivery of solutions.
• Best practices and tools in credit risk
• Interpretation of user requirements and translation into business requirementsspecifications
• 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