Data Scientist at Britam

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible for transforming enterprise data into actionable insights by developing analytical models, supporting data-driven decision-making, and contributing to the implementation of the organization's data strategy, governance framework, and advanced analytics capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights for business units.

• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to support business decision-making.

• Build and maintain machine learning models and analytical pipelines.

• Support implementation of the enterprise data framework including data quality and governance standards.

• Work with data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, data lakes) to process and analyse data.

• Develop dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders.

• Translate analytical outputs into clear business insights.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams.

• Identify opportunities for AI/ML to improve business performance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.

• 1- 2 years' experience in data analytics or data science.

• Proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and Power BI or similar tools.

• Experience with machine learning and statistical modelling.

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Azure).

• Understanding of data governance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.