East London: New Book Specialist (Remote)

Overview: Our client in the financial services sector is looking to employ a New Book Specialist responsible for accurate data preparation of seller data for pricing, and accurate cash flow forecasting during pricing of new books. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Proficiency in data manipulation tools/programming languages (Python, SQL, Excel, SAS). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) Excellent communication and data storytelling abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Responsibilities: Data Analysis Transform raw data into actionable insights for informed business decisions through statistical analysis and data mining Reporting and Visualization Develop visualizations and reports, collaborating with the Pricing Team to align analyses with business objectives Pricing Timely pricing of portfolios to meet seller timeframes Detailed analysis of portfolios not performing in line with expectations Process Improvement Identify optimization opportunities based on data analysis Data Governance Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations Data Management Maintain FTP Data Folders, Sandbox environment, TU Folders, and Pricing & Book_Val_Archive Databases Group Company Structure Maintain and modify the Group’s Company Structure as necessary Imports Timely import of new acquisitions with quality assurance Performance Analysis Maintain Expected Performance Curves and improve existing reporting structures