Data Scientist
2026-09-18T12:28:10+00:00
Standard Bank Group
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FULL_TIME
Addis Ababa Drive
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Banking
Computer & IT,Science & Engineering,Business Operations
2026-09-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Company: Stanbic Bank Zambia
Stanbic Bank Zambia
Location: ZM, Lusaka Province, Lusaka, Addis Ababa Drive
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80456070A-0001
Job Description
Assist in applying data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena. Model business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques, working closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Studies
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required
Data Monetisation
Data & Analytics
3-4 years
Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
3-4 years
Proven development experience in software and software engineering. Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products. Experience in technical business intelligence. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles. Project management experience. Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.)
Behavioural Competencies:
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Checking Things
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Meeting Timescales
Producing Output
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Data Analysis
Database Administration
Data Integrity
Knowledge Classification
Research & Information Gathering
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.
- Assist in applying data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena.
- Model business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques.
- Work closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions.
- Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images).
- Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data.
- Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets.
- Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data.
- Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc.
- Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Proven development experience in software and software engineering.
- Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products.
- Experience in technical business intelligence.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles.
- Project management experience.
- Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.)
- Data Monetisation
- Data & Analytics
- Unstructured data handling
- Data flows and architecture
- ETL processes
- Data mining
- Algorithm implementation
- SAS
- R
- SPSS
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Software development
- Software engineering
- Financial services data processes
- Technical business intelligence
- IT infrastructure knowledge
- Data principles
- Project management
- Model building (credit scoring, propensity, churn)
- Data Analysis
- Database Administration
- Data Integrity
- Knowledge Classification
- Research & Information Gathering
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Checking Things
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Interacting with People
- Interpreting Data
- Meeting Timescales
- Producing Output
- Providing Insights
- Team Working
- First Degree in Information Studies
- First Degree in Information Technology
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Vacancy title:
Data Scientist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Computer & IT,Science & Engineering,Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Standard Bank Group
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 27 2026
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa Drive | Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Company: Stanbic Bank Zambia
Stanbic Bank Zambia
Location: ZM, Lusaka Province, Lusaka, Addis Ababa Drive
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80456070A-0001
Job Description
Assist in applying data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena. Model business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques, working closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Studies
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required
Data Monetisation
Data & Analytics
3-4 years
Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
3-4 years
Proven development experience in software and software engineering. Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products. Experience in technical business intelligence. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles. Project management experience. Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.)
Behavioural Competencies:
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Checking Things
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Meeting Timescales
Producing Output
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Data Analysis
Database Administration
Data Integrity
Knowledge Classification
Research & Information Gathering
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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