Western Cape: Modeller posted by Network Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end model validations across forecasting, stress testing, pricing, IFRS 9, capital modelling, and fraud models
• Build independent challenger models to assess accuracy, performance, and risk
• Evaluate model methodologies, assumptions, governance, and documentation
• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to provide insights, challenge, and recommendations
• Ensure models remain reliable, compliant, and fit-for-purpose in a changing environment

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• Minimum: Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science
• Ideal: Honours in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science

Experience:

• 3–6 years’ experience in financial modelling, including forecasting, stress testing, pricing, capital modelling, or IFRS 9
• Strong exposure to model development or validation environments
• Experience working across multiple model types

Skills:

• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong statistical modelling and coding capability (e.g., SQL, Python, R advantageous)
• High attention to detail and ability to communicate insights clearly
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across technical and business teams

Non-negotiables:

• Proven financial modelling experience
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment

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Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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