We are looking for a Senior Analyst  to join our client’s dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating predictive credit models and can drive strategic initiatives to optimise the collections function and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the strategic development of the collections function, focusing on optimization and expansion to align with business goals.
• Model Development: Design, construct, and document predictive models and strategies across the collections life cycle, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring.
• Risk Analysis: Analyse portfolio-level data to identify key risk factors and develop innovative solutions.
• Performance Tracking: Build and review monthly target forecasts and collections scorecards. Collaborate with the BI data team to ensure dashboards are relevant and effective.
• Reporting and Strategy: Provide analytical support and strategic guidance to improve collections performance, including management of daily, weekly, and monthly reports and presentations.
• Champion/Challenger Strategies: Implement and recommend “test and learn” strategies to enhance portfolio profitability and recovery results.
• Resource Efficiency: Develop strategic campaign plans to optimize the use of existing tools and resources.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior analysts and graduates, fostering their professional development and analytical skills.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in advanced analytics within credit risk and/or collections strategies management.
• Industry Expertise: Unsecured lending experience is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL is essential. Knowledge of R, Python, Tableau, or PowerBI is advantageous. Competency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is also required.

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