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Data Scientist

Cape Town Region, Western Cape💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-12

Core

Data Scientist / Actuarial Analyst developing financial models and analyzing business performance for an online gaming company.

Role type

Senior IC data scientist (actuarial/financial modeling)

Builds

Financial forecasting models (SuperModel), reporting dashboards, and business insights

Domain

Online gaming / iGaming / Financial services

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Actuarial modeling, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel, regression modeling, scenario analysis, data extraction and transformation

Preferred skills

Cashflow modeling (Tyche, Prophet), stochastic modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, Generalised Linear Models (GLMs), time series analysis, R, actuarial qualification progress

Technologies

Python, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, SuperModel, Tyche, Prophet

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance the SuperModel financial forecasting tool; design and maintain Power BI dashboards for business decision-making; extract, transform, and analyze customer and transactional data; conduct scenario analysis and ad hoc actuarial analyses; collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate model outputs into financial systems; support user onboarding and training for non-actuarial users

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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