ENVIRONMENT: A Durban-based Financial Services company seeks a highly skilled Data Analyst/Scientist to help assist in the development of new AI offerings, monitoring of existing products and supporting client queries. You will be responsible for managing the entire deliverable: from spec gathering, data collection, data cleaning and manipulation, model creation, analysis, and presentation of clients. You will require a suitable IT Degree/Diploma with a strong background in Stats, Machine Learning and Deep Learning with proficiency in T-SQL, R, Python&Excel. DUTIES: Develop and drive company vision and innovations within the AI/ML space. Boost effectiveness and performance, stay up to date with the newest tools, trends, and technologies. Extract, cleanse, and validate data to be used for analysis. Translate Business Strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant BI projects / BI initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress. Extract data from various sources and convert it into meaningful information that can enhance the effectiveness of business decisions. Involvement in new projects, design and develop Business Intelligence solutions in line with business requirements and service ad-hoc requests for information from clients within the required timeframe and specification. REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications – Relevant IT Degree / Diploma. Experience/Skills – Strong background in Statistics, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Ability to handle, interpret and analyse data efficiently. Proficiency in T-SQL, R, Python, Excel. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with a quick turnaround time to meet client expectations. Good communication/ presentation skills being client facing. Able to confidently present findings to senior business stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr