💼 Full-Time Position

Model Risk Specialist (Data Scientist)

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FirstRand Bank Limited
📍 sandton, gauteng, South-Africa
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Location
sandton, South-Africa
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Posted
June 07, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Exciting new opportunity in Enterprise Risk Management to join the Model Risk team.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Model Risk Specialist/Data Scientist who can leverage a strong understanding of various models to perform the following tasks:

  • Model independent validation and model risk management
  • Review and/or reperform the model building process
  • Document and communicate independent validation findings, corrective actions and advise on model appropriateness
  • Assess the adequacy and/or best practice in strategy, frameworks, policies and business process alignment to modelling practice
  • Present independent validation outcomes and corrective actions to the designated validations committee
  • Communicate effectively and maintain a good relationship with key stakeholders
  • Optimize processes through continuous updates to frameworks and governance design

Education & Qualifications

  • B...