Johannesburg North: Senior Analyst: ECM and Strategy posted by Network Finance

Our client is a leading financial services organisation that thrives on innovation and strategic thinking. They’re looking for a Senior Analyst: ECM and Strategy to lead the development and optimisation of their collections function. This is your chance to make a tangible impact by improving portfolio performance, driving insights, and implementing advanced analytical models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of the collections function and identify opportunities to optimise performance in line with business goals.
• Design, construct, and document models and strategies across the collections lifecycle, ensuring proper implementation and ongoing monitoring.
• Analyse portfolio-level information to identify and address key risk factors, develop insights, and propose solutions.
• Manage target forecasting and collections scorecards, collaborating with BI and data teams to ensure accurate reporting and meaningful dashboards.
• Provide strategic guidance through up-to-date analysis and reporting to consistently improve overall collections performance.
• Develop and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to multiple stakeholders.
• Implement champion/challenger strategies to continually test and enhance portfolio profitability.
• Integrate data-driven approaches into operational processes to improve collections and recovery outcomes.
• Develop strategic campaign plans to optimise resource efficiency and tool utilisation.
• Mentor and guide Junior Analysts and Graduates, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a numerical field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced analytics within credit risk and/or collections strategy management.
• Strong proficiency in SQL (compulsory), with experience in R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI being advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Actuarial
• Data Analytics
• Product Development
• Pricing
• Valuations
• Market Risk

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For more information, contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher – Actuarial & Analytics
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