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Job Description To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures,

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To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.

We are looking for a Data Scientist who is passionate about solving real business challenges through data, consumer research and behavioural analytics. In this role, you will work alongside leading South African corporates to uncover hidden consumer trends, identify growth opportunities and translate complex data into meaningful commercial insights.

You will combine advanced analytics with consumer understanding to answer critical business questions: Why are customers changing their behaviour? What drives loyalty and spend? Which consumer segments represent the greatest opportunity? How can businesses make better decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data science, consumer research, strategy and client engagement.

Translate complex business challenges into analytical and consumer research questions

Uncover hidden behavioural patterns, motivations and trends within large consumer datasets

Combine data science techniques with commercial thinking to generate actionable insights

Develop analytical models that help clients understand consumer behaviour and market dynamics

Transform data into compelling stories that supports strategic decision-making

Engage with clients and stakeholders to deeply understand their business challenges

Explore new data sources, research methodologies and analytical techniques to answer difficult questions

Present findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex business problems

Challenge conventional thinking and bring fresh perspectives to client opportunities

A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field

2 to 5 years of experience in analytics, data science, consumer insights or market research

Experience working with large and complex datasets

Experience using SAS, SQL, Python, R or similar analytical tools

Experience using Power BI or similar dashboarding and visualisation tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

An interest in consumer behaviour, behavioural economics and market dynamics

The ability to connect analytical outputs to real commercial outcomes

Strong communication and storytelling skills

Some of South Africa's richest consumer spending datasets

Opportunities to work directly with major corporate clients across multiple industries

Challenging business problems that require innovative thinking

Exposure to consumer research, behavioural analytics and commercial strategy

Opportunities to innovate, learn and grow within a highly analytical team

A collaborative environment where curiosity and experimentation are encouraged

Curious and constantly asking "why?"

Motivated by turning data into action

Interested in data wrangling, data analysis and data visualisation using large datasets

Energised by solving business problems and not just simply producing analysis

Passionate about understanding consumer behaviour and decision-making

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and exploring unstructured questions

Obsessed with uncovering insights that others miss

Confident engaging with stakeholders and discussing business strategy

03/10/26

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.