Old Mutual is recruiting a Data Scientist, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties
- Extracts data from various internal and external data sources
- Performs data manipulation and descriptive/ exploratory data analysis
- Responsible for creating end to end solutions which includes problem definition, data acquisition, data exploration and visualization
- Presents final results to stakeholders
- Performs statistical analysis and predictive modelling in support of business objectives
- Has a detailed understanding of statistical concepts and application, predictive modelling, machine learning and data science techniques
- Responsible for the interpretation and statistical analysis of customer and intermediary data
- Identifies new business opportunities via statistical and data analysis
- Proactively seeks new knowledge in data science in statistical analysis
- Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others
- Creates a climate for optimal performance
- Coaches/ Mentors junior data scientists in the areas of machine learning, statistical analysis and building predictive models
- Accountable for service delivery through own efforts
- May supervise the technical delivery of junior data scientists
- Plans and assigns work over periods of up to 3 months
- Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results
Requisites
- Namibian citizen
- BSc/Bcom Mathematics/Statistics (Honours or Masters) Degree, Data Science related subjects
- 3-4 years’ Analytical or Statistical experience
- Strong technical and thinking skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- An assertive self-starter with excellent organizing skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Well organized and pays attention to detail
- Excellent conflict handling skills
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted