Capitec Bank

Lead: Decision Science


PayCompetitive
LocationStellenbosch/Western Cape
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 35092

      Apply by: 30 November 2023

      We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

      1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here !

      2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

      Purpose Statement

      To ensure the deliverables within the credit granting area aligns with the objective, plans, processes and standards of Credit Decision Science.

      To lead a team of Decision Scientists within the Credit Granting function to perform analysis to translate business data into usable strategic information to inform the business on any critical and measurable credit and risk indicators.

      Experience

      • 5 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 Mathematics or Data Science

      Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

      • Masters Degree in Mathematics or Data Science

    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
    • Programming skill (SAS, SQL, R, Python)
    • Commercial Thinking Skills
    • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
    • Leadership Skills

Conditions of Employment

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

For further information regarding this job posting, please contact the Capitec Talent Acquisition Consultant:

Michelle du Plessis

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