Accelerate your career
At Monocle, we believe work is more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, likeminded people. To gain invaluable industry experience and learn critical skills that will make you a highly sought-after management consultant.
Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently.
Monocle's Employee Value Proposition:
Monocle embraces an ongoing and active approach to amplifying the talents of our people, empowering them to unlock their full potential and feel fulfilled in their careers. Our vibrant culture thrives through our shared growth mindset, collaboration, support, and social connection, fostering a space where everyone can flourish. We are committed to continuous learning and provide ongoing technical training, industry certification support, and personal development opportunities through mentorship and executive engagement. Ultimately, we strive to create an environment that nurtures ambition, supports well-being, embraces diversity, upholds integrity, and inspires individuals to make a positive and lasting impact on the world around us.
Monocle offers:
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Unlimited training and development - Investment in our peoples development is at the heart of Monocles company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.
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Unparalleled growth and exposure - Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our consultants deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.
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Unique and vibrant company culture - At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.
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Ultra-competitive compensation - At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with a strong background in Generative AI and Machine Learning to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing, deploying, and scaling AI-powered applications, leveraging the latest advancements in generative AI and MLOps. This role requires proficiency in both backend and frontend development, deep understanding of vector databases, and hands-on experience with leading-edge GenAI tools and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI applications using tools like Azure OpenAI Service, LangChain, and LangFuse
Build full-stack AI-powered solutions, including backend services and frontend interfaces
Work with Weaviate and other vector databases for storage and retrieval of embeddings
Implement and manage MLOps pipelines to support scalable model training and deployment
Create and optimize text and data embeddings for use in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and other NLP applications
Apply ML techniques to solve business problems, perform data analysis, and build predictive models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation
Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve AI models and application performance
Stay up-to-date with advancements in AI/ML research and tools, especially in the GenAI space
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Python programming
Demonstrated experience in building and deploying full-stack applications (both backend and frontend)
Hands-on experience with:
Azure OpenAI Service
LangChain
LangFuse
Weaviate or similar vector databases
Solid understanding of embedding models and vector search concepts
Practical experience with MLOps tools and best practices for deploying and maintaining ML pipelines
Working knowledge of traditional machine learning algorithms and statistical modelling
Experience with cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Education & Experience
Bachelors in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Computer Science, Electronic/Computer Engineering, Actuarial Science or related field. Strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
3+ years' experience in a similar role in Consulting, Banking or Financial Services.
The ideal Monocle Consultant also:
Has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn and improve their professional skillset.
Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.
Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
Regards themselves as a high performer.
Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
Works well independently and in a team.
Shares Monocles values
Recruitment Process:
During the interview process, you will meet with different Monocle representatives. A critical aspect of the interview process will be determining whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations, so please come prepared with any questions you may have.
The application process
Assessment Test
A 45-Minute, 60-questions, online competency assessment test.
P&C Meet and Greet
A personal meeting with People & Culture to get to know you and tell you more about Monocle.
Executive interview
To discuss your skills, business knowledge, experience, project fit and the role requirements.
C-level Interview
A discussion with either our CEO, COO or CFO on various topics.
Finalisation
A final offer is made by the P&C team to the candidate.
Take your career to the next level at a dynamic and innovative management consulting firm.
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