Data Scientist
Core
Design, build, and deploy advanced mathematical models, AI applications, and agents to optimize cost, risk, and revenue opportunities while enhancing customer experiences.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (AI/ML & quantitative modeling)
Builds
Productionalized AI agents, quantitative models, and custom algorithms
Domain
Financial services / Banking
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Advanced statistical & econometric modeling, quantitative analysis, algorithm development, AI agent architecture, data manipulation, model governance
Preferred skills
Financial/banking operations expertise, model library development, mentoring junior analysts
Technologies
FirstRand Architecture
Responsibilities
Design, test, and productionalize AI solutions and algorithms; conduct model audits and ensure compliance with governance frameworks; collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into business insights and identify commercialization opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
