Job Description

We are looking for an innovative individual to join the Insights team who is passionate about unlocking the value in data. This team defines the data usage across Forex and drives decision making by providing data-driven insights into customers and critical business activities. To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.

Engaging with business to translate business needs into data-driven solutionsDeveloping and implementing analytical solutions ranging from simple analysis to more complex solutionsDeveloping machine learning models and performing analytics for the various segments in FXPHGenerating reports with actionable insights to stakeholdersEnd-to-end development and maintenance of forex predictive modelsMonitoring analytic solutions/model performance through time, and using feedback to improve results.Collaborative relationships within FX and across the FRG to learn, share and leverage data and analytics solutionsUsing data to inform strategic decisions which could increase revenue or reduce costs.Using data and analytics to enhance the customer experience as well as identify monetization opportunities.Analyzing data and using visualization tools to develop user-friendly interactive views to stakeholders that provides various customer insightsExtracting, cleaning and integrating data from a variety of sources.Developing ETL processesStreamlining and optimizing processesDocumenting processes and analytical solutionsAd hoc data and analytics support for day-to-day operations

Requirements:

Relevant Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Engineering or similar.Minimum 3 years of experience in a Data Science/Analytics related roleHigh proficiency in SAS, SQL, Python, PowerBiExperience in building machine learning models. Proficiency in popular machine learning frameworksStrong analytical and statistical knowledgeExperience in the banking sector would be advantageousGood communication skills: Ability to present and communicate technical findings to non-technical audienceTakes initiative, self-starterQuick learner and ability to make improvements to existing processes

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

06/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.