Quantitative Analyst I

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications


about us


Helpful Effective Ethical Innovative Accountable and you have one simple goal: to improve the lives of customers through simple, effective solutions that meet their needs, contact us today and join a winning team. All appointments will be made in line with the Bank’s Employment Equity plan The Bank actively supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. We recommend that candidates be encouraged to declare their disability and consult the Bank should they require reasonable accommodation.


purpose


To retrieve and manipulate data in order to build quantitative solutions and models within a specified framework, process and procedure, under guidance. To address business challenges and problems through statistical modelling and data analysis.


experience and qualifications


Minimum Qualification - B Degree Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science


Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree


Experience - 1 to 3 Years



additional requirements


Experience in working in BusinessIntelligence, Informatics, Financial Services or Banking Sector and Analyticsadvantageous. Candidate needs to be SQL and/or SASproficient. SQL Server Analysis Services, Mathematics or Statistics knowledge andCritical thinking is essential.


responsibilities


Prevent wastage, and on an ongoing basis identify process improvements in order to contain and reduce costs


Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG


Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate


Increase understanding of business environment, business offering and customer experience


Participate in the entire model value chain


Continuously refine and enhance models to facilitate decision-making


Under supervision and within set processes and procedures, influence creative business solutions, optimise processes and inform strategic decisions through statistical modelling and data analysis


Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes


Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives


Drive customer service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards and in support of operational objectives

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