Data Scientist III needed at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Are you someone who can:

• Build and/or challenge risk-based pricing models using different technologies (SAS, SQL, VBA, JAVA)
• Gather valuable insights from data to drive business decisions & inform pricing strategies which optimize risk return frameworks
• Appreciate detail and enjoy deep diving into different pricing components to unlock efficiencies
• Demonstrate resilience & thrive under pressure 
• Communicate & collaborate with cross functional teams to present findings & recommendations which supports organizational goals

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a degree in Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics and/or Statistics
• Have 5 to 8 years of experience as a Data Scientist
• Have pricing and modelling experience
• Have experience with VBA, SAS & SQL
• Have experience leading a team
• Have a can-do attitude with a critical thinking and problem-solving mindset

End Date: December 10, 2025