Model Validation Analyst

Are you ready to take your analytics career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-growing digital bank? We’re on a mission to make banking simpler, smarter, and more transparent for our clients—and we need a sharp, curious, and collaborative Model Validation Analyst to join our Model Risk team.

Who we are:

We are South Africa’s leading digital retail bank, driven by data, technology, and a passion for putting clients first. Innovation, analytics, and a strong team spirit are at the heart of everything we do.

The role:

As a Model Validation Analyst, you’ll be the guardian of our models—challenging, validating, and monitoring them to ensure they’re reliable, robust, and transparent. You’ll work across credit risk, marketing, and other predictive models, collaborating closely with technical and business teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science (Honours is a bonus!)
• Experience: 3 to 6 years in scorecard development, validation, and monitoring (credit risk, application/ behaviour models, or marketing)

Skills:

• Data mining for analysis and predictive modelling
• Strong understanding of the credit lifecycle
• Sharp analytical mind with attention to detail
• Ability to tackle multiple model types and thrive in a collaborative environment

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive CTC: R960,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
• Permanent role based in beautiful Stellenbosch/ Johannesburg Hybrid
• The chance to work with a team that values innovation, curiosity, and fun

Interested?
Reference GZ60938 when you apply. Reach out to Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag>b<>b/< or call 011 463 3633 to chat about this and other exciting opportunities.

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Posted on 11 Dec 19:19, Closing date 9 Feb