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Johannesburg, South Africa

Full Time

Deadline: 

26 Sept 2024

Standard Bank, founded in 1862, is one of South Africa's oldest and largest financial institutions. With its headquarters in Johannesburg, the bank plays a significant role in the African continent's economy. It offers a wide range of services, including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and more.

Standard Bank is known for its extensive branch network across South Africa and its presence in over 20 African countries. The bank’s commitment to innovation is evident in its digital banking solutions, which provide customers with convenient, secure ways to manage their finances.

Data Scientist job at Standard Bank

Standard Bank

The role of a Data Scientist involves using analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets.

  • Data Collection and Processing: Gather structured and unstructured data from different sources and prepare it for analysis (cleaning, transforming, and organizing data).

  • Data Analysis and Exploration: Explore datasets to find patterns, trends, or insights using statistical methods and data visualization tools.

  • Model Building: Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve specific business problems or generate actionable insights.

  • Hypothesis Testing: Formulate hypotheses based on data and test them using A/B testing, statistical methods, or controlled experiments.

  • Data Interpretation and Reporting: Communicate findings to stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and visualizations that translate complex results into simple insights.

  • Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, analysts, and business leaders to align data projects with organizational goals.

  • Optimization and Automation: Optimize models for accuracy, scalability, and efficiency, automating tasks where possible to improve processes.

  • Stay Updated with Trends: Continuously update knowledge on the latest tools, techniques, and industry trends in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

  • Problem-Solving: Identify and frame problems that can be addressed through data and offer data-driven solutions.

  • Ethics and Compliance: Ensure the ethical use of data and compliance with data privacy regulations and laws.

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Behavioral Competencies:

  • Attention to detail

  • Analytical thinking abilities

  • Communication skills – excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

  • Disciplined and have high level of integrity, professionalism, respect and

  • Trustworthiness

  • Self-motivated and positive attitude

  • Team player

  • Business Acumen


Technical Competencies:

  • Understanding of short-insurance business principles.

  • Data mining skills, data visualisation and interpretation

  • Experience in machine learning algorithms

  • Experience in pricing will be an advantage

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