Data Scientist - Credit Risk
The Legends AgencyCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Agile, data-driven financial services company with a strong focus on credit innovation.
Job Description
Shape the Future of Credit Analytics in a Fast-Paced, High-Impact Role at a data-driven financial services company.
Requirements
- 4-5 years of experience in data science with a focus on credit risk modeling
- Hands-on experience building scorecards and risk models (non-mortgage)
- Strong Python programming skills and experience with ML libraries
- Background in a non-bank lender or dynamic financial services environment preferred
- Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering)
- Experience with AWS, Git, and AI tools is a plus
Benefits
- Market related salary
- UK working hours (9 - 5)
