Senior Data Scientist

Technology

Senior Data Scientist – Credit & Analytics

📍 Kuils River, Western Cape | Permanent | Market-Related Salary

A well-established player in the digital lending space is looking for a seasoned Data Scientist to design and implement data-driven strategies that optimise credit decisions and marketing outcomes.

Key Focus Areas

  • Translate business challenges into predictive modelling and data solutions
  • Prepare and transform data using SQL and Python
  • Build machine learning models for credit and marketing use cases
  • Support deployment and monitoring with IT and engineering teams
  • Drive decision strategies and performance tracking post-deployment

What You’ll Need

  • Degree in Maths, Stats, Engineering, IT, or Actuarial
  • 5+ years in data science or credit analytics
  • Solid skills in SQL, Python, and data modelling
  • Experience working in financial services or credit risk preferred
  • Familiarity with BI tools (SSIS/SSAS) is a plus

This role offers high ownership, impact, and exposure to real-world applications of data science in financial decisioning.

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Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2503-351161
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Western Cape
Job Types: Permanent

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