Financial Data Scientist

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Uses statistics, programming and machine learning to analyse financial data, build predictive models and support risk, pricing or investment decisions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Financial Data Scientist do?

Uses statistics, programming and machine learning to analyse financial data, build predictive models and support risk, pricing or investment decisions.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR520 000 p.a.Mid-levelR850 000 p.a.SeniorR1 300 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Data science · EssentialProgramming · EssentialStatistical modelling · EssentialFinancial analysis · ImportantMachine learning · Important

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Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Financial Sciences) — University of the Witwatersrand

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Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Financial Sciences) →

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University of the Witwatersrand →

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What does a Financial Data Scientist do?

Uses statistics, programming and machine learning to analyse financial data, build predictive models and support risk, pricing or investment decisions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data science, Programming, Statistical modelling, Financial analysis, Machine learning.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.