Data Science Manager job opportunity at Firstrand.



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Firstrand Data Science Manager
Experience: 8-years
Pattern: full-time
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Job Description Hello Future Data Science Manager, Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people who make it happen. As part of our talent team at FNB Private Core Banking, you’ll be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to ignite effective change. This position is vital for establishing a dedicated, accountable function for ownership and governance of credit risk models and the impairment (IFRS 9) process in PPCB. This role is critical to ensure regulatory compliance, provide accurate financial forecasting, and enable data-driven strategic decisions regarding credit risk exposure and capital allocation. Are you someone who can:   Own the model lifecycle: Lead the development, validation, and ongoing monitoring of credit risk models within PPCB (PD, EAD, LGD, impairment) Manage impairment calculations: Own the end-to-end monthly and quarterly IFRS 9 process, delivering accurate, well-documented provisions and explaining key drivers to Finance and leadership Uphold model governance: Enforce strict model risk management policies, documentation standards, and performance monitoring to satisfy internal audit and regulatory scrutiny Provide risk intelligence: Translate complex model outputs into clear, actionable business insights for credit, finance, and executive stakeholders   You will be an ideal candidate if you:   Have 5 to 8 years of data science experience in banking and investment analytics Have strong proficiency in SAS, Python, or similar analytical tools Can prove senior management a reliable, quantified view of current and future credit losses. Can ensure the robustness and auditability of the loss provision in our financial statements. Can maintain models in line with Basel standards and prudential regulations, mitigating personal accountability risk for senior managers.     You will have access to:  Opportunities to network and collaborate Challenging Working Opportunities to innovate     We can be a match if you are:  Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to  Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it      Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 17/02/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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