Lead: Model Validation

We're looking for a Lead: Model Validation to join our team in Stellenbosch, ZA. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership in model validation, guiding and mentoring analysts within the team. Key responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise, ensuring model governance, leading independent validations, and mentoring analysts. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in model development and direct model validation or review experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of proven experience in model development in the field of Data Science
• Strong technical expertise in tree-based methods, neural networks, clustering, anomaly detection, and other advanced statistical or machine learning techniques
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and emerging technologies such as large language models
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior analysts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to design and deliver end-to-end on all but the most complex ML projects without supervision
• Data mining for use in analyses and predictive modelling
• Have had own model(s) reviewed and validated or directly validated models in the past
• Presenting and defending findings to model developers and senior management

Benefits

• Cohesive teams
• Growth opportunities
• Employee benefits and savings