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Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to modernise payments and drive intelligent fraud detection using AI and machine learning.\nAre You Someone Who Can\nDevelop and implement machine learning models to detect and prevent fraud in payments\nBuild and optimise real-time fraud scoring and decisioning systems\nAnalyse and query large datasets to uncover fraud patterns and insights\nUse tools such as Python, SQL, Spark, and SAS to build scalable data solutions\nWork within and enhance fraud capabilities across payments platforms\nContinuously improve fraud detection accuracy while reducing false positives\nCollaborate across technology, operations, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions\nContribute to the modernisation of payments ecosystems through data and AI\nEnsure compliance with regulatory, audit, and risk frameworks\nDeliver proactive, innovative solutions that improve customer outcomes and service delivery\nYou Will Be an Ideal Candidate If You\nHave 3-5 years’ experience in data science or AI role\nHave strong experience in machine learning applied to fraud detection\nExperience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)\nKnowledge of fraud detection techniques (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, anomaly detection, graph analytics)\nAre proficient in:Python for data science\nSQL for querying large transactional datasets\nBig data tools (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).\nAnalytics platforms (SAS Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide/Miner)\n\nHave experience working with real-time scoring or decisioning systems\nHave exposure to Kafka (or equivalent) plus model deployment frameworks\nHave exposure to core banking/payment systems\nPrior experience in banking, fintech, or payments industry is highly desirable\nHold a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar\nYou Will Have Access To\nOpportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and fraud detection use cases\nA collaborative environment driving payments innovation at scale\nContinuous learning and development in advanced analytics and machine learning\nCross-functional exposure across business, technology, and operations teams\nWe Can Be a Match If You Are\nCurious and adaptable in a fast-changing environment\nPassionate about fraud prevention and payments innovation\nAble to analyse complex datasets and translate insights into action\nA strong collaborator who thrives in high-performing teams\nApply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!\nImportant Closing Date Note\nTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.\n05/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. 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