Capitec Bank Jobs: Decision Scientist (Planning)

Capitec Bank Invites Suitably Qualified Applicants to Apply for Decision Scientist (Planning) Vacancies (Multiple Posts)

Closing Date: October 9, 2024

Are you passionate about working in the banking industry and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a knack for analyzing data and making informed decisions? If so, we’re on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals like you to join our team as Decision Scientists (Planning)!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Decision Scientist (Planning), you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate rolling 6-48 months’ supply and demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales data, demand data, market trends, and supply data. You’ll also identify opportunities for improvement in operations channels performance data and work with other teams to implement process improvements that increase efficiency and improve client experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate rolling 6-48 months’ supply and demand forecasts
• Analyze operations channels performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Work with other teams to implement process improvements that increase efficiency and improve client experience
• Track headcount levels across Capitec’s operations channels to ensure there are enough resources to meet client demand while minimizing waste and maintaining service levels
• Use data analytics and visualization to identify demand and supply problems and empower business owners to make decisions that advance their business goals
• Develop solutions and models to positively impact demand and supply
• Track the impact of change drivers on workload and service levels
• Monitor and report on important changes in demand drivers and business strategies
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
• Simulate future demand and supply scenarios and inform decision-making and business priorities
• Prepare and facilitate month Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings

Requirements:

• Honours degree in Mathematics or Statistics (minimum)
• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics (ideal or preferred)
• Minimum knowledge and experience:
  • Experience in statistical (predictive and classification) model development and deployment
  • General business know-how
  • Business analysis and requirements gathering
  • Working in cloud environments
  • Experience in at least one ML language (e.g. Python or SAS Viya)
  • Functional business area (e.g. Credit) environment knowledge and experience
• Knowledge:
  • Understanding of state-of-the-art statistical (predictive and classification) model development and deployment principles and techniques
  • Underlying theory and application of machine learning models
  • Best practices for decision science
• Ideal knowledge and experience:
  • Financial sector experience
  • Working with multiple teams to deliver predictive models into a production environment
  • Capitec Decision Science lifecycle

Skills:

• Planning, organizing, and coordination skills
• Numerical reasoning skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Analytical skills
• Researching skills
• Presentation skills

Additional Information:

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

How to Apply:

To be part of our journey, follow these steps:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
2. Once you have completed the above, finalize your application by clicking apply below:

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real difference in the banking industry. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Capitec Bank!