Data Analyst - Credit Optimisation

at  The Foschini Group

THE OPPORTUNITY:

A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business problems using analytical techniques and tools. The successful candidate will be part of a team of data scientists that develops predictive and prescriptive (mathematical optimisation) models to drive credit risk decisioning throughout the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This will involve (but is not limited to):

• Develop predictive models that enable mathematical optimisation to find an optimal solution within the business constraints
• Assist with the development and maintenance of mathematical optimisation solutions to support critical decisioning in credit business
• Ensure appropriate statistical methodology and data mining / analytical techniques are used in the modelling process to deliver and deploy robust and effective models
• Research and implement relevant and new machine learning techniques
• Extract data accurately and timeously for modelling and optimisation
• Develop and maintain Analytics Based Tables (Credit ABTs) to improve the accuracy of predictive models
• Derive business insights by leveraging of traditional data sources and alternative data sources
• Support model and strategy implementation, testing and monitoring
• Compile documentation of analytical processes and results, adhering to agreed documentation standards
• Effectively communicate and present analytical results to different stakeholders

Please refer the Job description for details