Job Description

Job Requisition DetailsREQ#134566Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaClosing Date: 03 July 2024Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe MchunuJob FamilyInvestment BankingDepartmentQuantitative - Relationship AnalyticsLeadership PipelineManage Self: ProfessionalFAIS AffectedJob PurposeTo develop and maintain best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management and/or attainment of strategic objectives.Job Responsibilities

• Build and formally present reports by monitoring business performance within the set risk appetite and through analysis.
• Report to; monitor and advise operational areas to manage trends through analysis for ad-hoc requirements.
• Manage client expectations by liaising with stakeholders through the model build process as well as the systems and strategy development process.
• Increase efficiencies through programming and automating processes.
• Enhance business efficiencies and ensure compliance through formal communications and interacting with external bodies.
• Challenge model builds from around the cluster through peer review participation and ensuring best practice.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
• Ensure continuity and record keeping through formal sign-off at forums and by creating documentation.
• Ensure data accuracy through data and front-end analysis; pre and post testing of system/strategy changes.
• Ensure business process consistency through formal communication; updating and maintaining policies.
• Ensure accuracy and feasibility through impact analysis for newly developed products.
• Review reporting and ensure accuracy through analysis and providing feedback.Providing advice to key operational areas ensuring optimal resource allocation and desired results through analysis and communication.
• Manage access and change control and ensure compliance by creating change logs and restricting/providing access.
• Take corrective action where risk is identified in any processes; models or reporting; through analysis and formal communication.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Quantitative abilities such as machine learning, statistics, and business analytics
• Advanced skills in Python or R are necessary, as well as familiarity with SQL/NoSQL
• Experience working with ML toolkits such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, R, SAS, or other relevant software
• Experience working with large data sets
• Furthermore, strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Engineering/ Econometrics/ Statistics/ Actuarial Science or any equivalent qualification

Minimum Experience Level

• 6 years of experience as a Quantitative or equivalent Analyst in a Financial Institution
• Expertise in Data Science, particularly in ML model development, entrenchment analytics, and cross-sell client retention strategies
• Proven experience in managing Analysts or a team of Analysts, managing projects, and the ability to mentor peers or juniors or oversee a function within an analytics environment
• Capable of applying statistical methods and validating models and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in analysing large datasets and identifying critical insights
• Understanding financial products or customer behavior within the Banking industry is also required

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Business writing skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Acumen
• Quantitative Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Applied Learning
• Coaching
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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