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Job Title: Senior Financial and Data Modeler

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Company: DFCU BANK
Deadline: September 11, 2024

Reporting To: Head of Data and Insights

Job Purpose:
As a Senior Financial and Data Modeler, you will develop and maintain financial models to support business strategies and enhance decision-making accuracy. You will ensure these models adhere to the Model Governance Framework and industry best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, validate, deliver, review, and maintain financial models across various risk areas including Credit, Market, Operational, Price, and Liquidity risks.
• Collaborate with quantitative and analytical teams on forecasting, stress testing, customer behavior modeling, and innovations like Machine Learning and AI.
• Train end users on model usage and strategic decision-making based on model outputs.
• Prepare and communicate model development documents to key stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to model development policies and data governance frameworks.
• Stay updated with technical advancements in financial modeling and engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Economics/Econometrics.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, or ACCA are advantageous.
• Relevant experience (2-3 years) in Credit Risk, Market Risk Model Development, or Model Validation.
• Strong knowledge of financial products, modeling, calibration, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python/R, SQL, Visual Basic).
• Creativity in problem-solving and strong mathematical/statistical skills.

Job Title: Data Engineer

Reporting To: Head of Data and Insights

Job Purpose:
As a Data Engineer, you will focus on integrating data from multiple sources, developing data pipelines, and creating algorithms to enhance the utility of raw data for the enterprise.

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and optimize data pipelines to ingest data into the Data warehouse.
• Develop and refine ETL/ELT procedures for effective data orchestration.
• Evaluate business needs and create datasets to meet objectives.
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling.
• Research and implement best practices for data management and Master Data Management.
• Enhance data quality and reliability, and explore opportunities for data acquisition.
• Develop analytical tools and collaborate with data scientists and modelers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Formal Certification in Data Science, Big Data, or Data Analytics.
• At least two years of experience working with multiple data sources in IT or Finance.
• Strong commitment, integrity, proactivity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Skills in managing large datasets and effective communication.

Application Process:

If you meet the qualifications for either of these positions, please send your application, including a detailed CV, your current position, and copies of relevant professional and academic certificates, to the following email address:

Email: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.