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Scoring Data Scientist

Scoring Data Scientist

Network RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa
12 hours ago
Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to innovate in data-scarce environments, particularly within SME lending , while working closely with senior stakeholders and mentoring the next generation of data scientists.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and peer review application scorecards (including reject inference techniques).
  • Lead feature engineering initiatives to drive model performance and business impact.
  • Align scorecard strategies with commercial objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Apply scoring models across banking and non-banking industries.
  • Develop predictive solutions in low-data environments, especially SME lending.
  • Mentor and upskill junior analysts / data scientists.
  • Present insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
  • Contribute to PD and behavioural model development across the team.

Job Experience and Skills Required :

  • Education : Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering
  • Experience :
  • 8+ years hands-on experience in application scoring & credit risk modelling

  • Skills :
  • SAS expertise is essential; Paragon modeler experience advantageous.

  • Proven expertise in scorecard development, reject inference & validation.
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