Data Scientist at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

To support Pricing Head and COO with the following:

Predicting Modelling:

• Identify and Assess service providers performance and efficiencies and recommend service providers’ management strategy solution.

Driving efficiencies by developing and Implementing:

• Dynamic write-off models, 2) Fraud Detection models, 3) Claims fast tracking models, 4) Salvage and Recoveries models, 5) Develop and implement monitoring reports for the COO and other operational models.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-year BSc with Actuarial / Mathematics / Statistics majors
• Honours will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years of Data Analytics, Machine Learning Models modelling
• Minimum 3-5 years of financial service or analytics experience
• Advanced Experience in SAS, SQL, Python, R and Other general coding skills and will be advantages
• Experience of any visualisation platforms such Power BI, Qlik-view and other general platforms will be an advantage
• Knowledge of variety of machine learning techniques (Clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural 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
• Self-motivated and positive attitude 
• Team player

Technical Competencies

• Business Acumen
• 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