Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Manager: Data and Analytics (AI and Data Science) to join their team in a banking project on a contract basis in Cape town (Onsite). They offer stability, growth, attract rates and a great working environment
About the role:
As the Manager: Data Science/AI you will lead the bank's AI and advanced analytics initiatives, driving innovation and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your role will focus on defining and implementing a forward-thinking AI strategy while fostering a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver impactful AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives.
You will be at the forefront of identifying AI-driven opportunities, overseeing the development and deployment of cutting-edge models, and ensuring alignment with ethical and compliance standards. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll help position our client as a leader in leveraging AI for business innovation and growth. Additionally, you'll mentor your team to maintain high standards in AI/ML model quality and operational excellence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and data-driven innovation.
Our ideal candidate has:
- Over 5 years in AI/ML model development and deployment, including 2 years as a manager or team lead within an analytical team.
- Managing senior and executive level stakeholders and influencing decision making at these levels
- Using AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch to deploy with whilst using Python, SQL, Pyspark
- Hands on experience integrating AI Models into applications and services
- Big data frameworks - Hadoop/Kafka
- Github experience or Git
Ideal:
Competencies:
- Simplify and make it easy
- Earn and extend trust
- Plan, deliver and raise the bar
- Curious and continuously learns
- Act, learn and adapt
- Inspire optimism and persistence
- Have courage, disagree and commit
Education:
• Completed an Honors Degree or higher
