- Centurion
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Business Management
- Reference: NFP015586/MNG
Vacancy Details
Employer: Network Recruitment
- Are you a data-driven innovator ready to build and lead a world-class analytics function? We’re looking for a Data Science Lead to drive business intelligence, machine learning, and strategic decision-making. If you thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment, this is your chance to make a real impact!
- Develop & implement business intelligence models to enhance decision-making.
- Analyze large datasets using Python & machine learning techniques to uncover insights.
- Design & maintain scalable data infrastructure for real-time analytics.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to integrate data-driven insights.
- Translate complex data into actionable strategies for senior stakeholders.
- Define best practices for data governance, quality, and compliance.
- 5+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on BI, analytics, or operational decision-making.
- Expertise in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn) and data visualization tools.
- Experience with large datasets and databases (SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar).
- Strong statistical & machine learning knowledge.
- Leadership experience or a strong desire to build and manage a team.
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate data insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in credit risk modeling, alternative credit scoring, or financial data analysis.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Experience with A/B testing & experimentation frameworks.
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If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume DIRECTLY to: kmongalo@networkfinance.co.za
For more finance jobs, please visit our website: www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com
If there is no reply within two weeks, please assume that your application for the vacancy was unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity!
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About Network Recruitment
Network Recruitment
Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.
Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.
Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.
Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.
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