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Standard Bank Group

Data Scientist

Standard Bank Group Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

5 h ago
data-scientist Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Zambia
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About the role

The Data Scientist will apply data mining and statistical analysis to large datasets to uncover business insights. They will collaborate with technology teams to build models and turn data into actionable information for decision-making.

What they look for

Data mining Statistical analysis Machine learning Data visualization SAS R SPSS Power BI Tableau ETL Data architecture Software engineering Technical business intelligence Project management Credit scoring Propensity modeling

Requirements

Candidates must hold a first degree in Information Studies or Information Technology with 3-4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in data science toolkits, visualization software, and experience with unstructured data and software engineering are required.

Full description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Assist in applying data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena. Model business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques, working closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Studies

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Data Monetisation

Data & Analytics

3-4 years

Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.

3-4 years

Proven development experience in software and software engineering. Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products. Experience in technical business intelligence. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles. Project management experience. Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.)

 

Behavioural Competencies:

 

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Checking Things
  • Examining Information
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Interacting with People
  • Interpreting Data
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Producing Output
  • Providing Insights
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Data Analysis
  • Database Administration
  • Data Integrity
  • Knowledge Classification
  • Research & Information Gathering
  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

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