Quantitative Analyst

Hire Resolve

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Job SummaryAn industry-leading company located in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal is currently seeking the expertise of an experienced Data Scientist/Quantitative Analyst.Key PurposeTo develop, manage and monitor advanced and relevant predictive models, to provide advanced analytical support to business units, to critically analyze and advise the business on data-driven value adds, and create and maintain accurate data, dashboards, and management reports.Key Outcomes * Model Development

Development of new predictive models in line with business requirements.
Successful deployment of predictive models.
Engagement with key stakeholders around business requirements for models * Model Management

Manage monthly monitoring and regular updates of existing predictive models.
Prepare analysis/commentary for model management meetings.
Reporting to 3rd party funders on model management.
Ensure the model management process is conducted according to the policies defined.
Interrogate existing models and identify possible red flags
Research the latest model building methodologies * Data Analytics to support business needs

Ad-hoc analytics/data science projects as required by business
Monthly analysis of key credit risk areas (loss control/credit)
Assist in building the Data science capabilities of the analytics team
Proactive business engagement to understand the analytical requirement
Proactive feedback to the business on value-added data-driven analytics
Automation * Data development and maintenance

Assist and advise on creating and maintaining data in an optimal manner Requirements:

Education

Honours degree in Statistics/Mathematics
Preferred - Master's Degree in Statistics/Mathematics

Experience

2-5 years experience in scoring system development and credit risk analytics (retail)
Preferred: 5-8 years of experience in scoring system development and credit risk analytics (retail) - 2 of which are at senior level

Preferred Industry - Financial / Credit risk analyticsSkills Technical (at least some of the below skills will be necessary)

SQL coding
Advanced Excel
Python (advantageous)
Denodo (advantageous)
SAS (advantageous)
Predictive modelling or financial modelling
Machine learning (advantageous)
Exposure to IFRS9 modelling (highly advantageous)
Ability to work with large amounts of data

Generic competencies

Analytical, critical and logical thinker
Understands the need for data-driven decisions
Ability to read and assimilate a specification of data requirements
Proactive personality
Tolerance to change
Attention to detail
Accountability and ownership of work tasks
Self-motivated
Ability to work within a team and as an individual
Comply with project management protocol
Enthusiasm/interest in credit risk management
Sense of humour
Resilience
Tenacity
Ability to work under pressure
Good time management.

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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or email us: * Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Shannon Watson, Merina Naicker or Lindy Du Plessis on LinkedInHire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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