Data Scientist: Credit Risk

AcquireTech
Full-time President Park AH, IGauteng Other-General
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
President Park AH, IGauteng, South-Africa

Job Description

A pioneer digital bank in South Africa, providing accessible and innovative financial services, is seeking a
Data Scientist: Credit Risk.

Location: Johannesburg OR Cape Town

Industry: Banking

Hybrid

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing, analyzing, and mitigating credit risks within

the MCA Risk team.

Experience and Skills Required:

Essential


• Proven experience (3+ years) in data science, risk analytics, or credit risk management.


• Strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.


• Proficiency in Databricks, SQL, R, or Python.


• Experience building and validating credit risk models, including scorecards and provisioning.


• Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: President Park AH, South-Africa
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026