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Data Science Lead – Business Intelligence & Analytics

Network Recruitment
Pretoria Full-day Full-time

Description:

Are you ready to build something from the ground up? A well-established fintech group is on the hunt for a Data Science Lead to drive innovation, develop powerful models, and shape data-driven decision-making. This is your chance to lead, strategize, and scale a high-impact data function in a cutting-edge environment. What You'll Do:
Develop and implement BI models to enhance decision-making.
Use Python & ML techniques to analyze big data and optimize business performance.
Build scalable data infrastructure for real-time analytics.
Collaborate across teams to integrate data-driven insights.
Define best practices for data governance, quality, and compliance.
Present actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

What You Need:
5+ years of experience in data science, BI, or analytics.
Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn) & data visualization.
Experience with large datasets & databases (SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery).
Strong statistical analysis, ML, and data modeling skills.
Leadership experience or a drive to build and lead a team.
Excellent communication skills to translate data into business impact.

Bonus Points for:
Experience in credit risk modeling & alternative credit scoring.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
Hands-on experience with A/B testing & experimentation frameworks.

Why Join?
Be the driving force behind a fintech’s data science transformation.
Leadership role in a rapidly growing, innovative company.
A collaborative, fast-paced, and exciting work environment.
Competitive salary + the opportunity to make a real impact.
Ready to take the lead? Apply to hnieuwoudt@networkfinance.co.za

If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks accept your application to be unsuccessful.
28 Feb 2025;   from: careers24.com

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