Credit Risk & Data Science Internship

As a Credit Risk & Data Science Intern at our company, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team by participating in the development of data models, conducting advanced analytics, and providing insights that contribute to the shaping of our credit policies and portfolio management. Working alongside a team that values curiosity, precision, and purpose, you will have the opportunity to engage with real-world datasets and cutting-edge tools. In this role, your responsibilities will include assisting in the development and validation of credit scoring models, extracting, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using SQL, Python, or R, contributing to predictive modeling, segmentation, and machine learning initiatives, as well as assisting in building dashboards and performance reports. Additionally, you will collaborate with various teams such as risk, finance, and technology on data-driven projects. To excel in this position, we are looking for individuals who possess a completed Numerate degree (BSc, BCom, Bus Sci, BEng), proficiency in programming/data tools like Python, SQL, R, or similar, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, an understanding of statistics, modeling, and data structures, as well as South African citizenship or permanent residency. Attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards learning in a high-impact environment are also essential qualities we seek in potential candidates. Furthermore, we value behaviors such as customer-centricity, accountability, curiosity, creativity, teamwork, inclusivity, and timeliness. By embodying these behaviors, you will not only contribute to the success of our organization but also foster a positive and collaborative work culture. This position is categorized as a Student/Graduate role with a contract type and a market-related salary. The duration of the internship is expected to be 9 to 12 months, and it is an Employment Equity (EE) position based in the Southern Suburbs (Cape). If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider joining our team as a Credit Risk & Data Science Intern.,