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.
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