• Design, develop, and review application scorecards, including reject inference models.
• Lead feature engineering initiatives to boost model performance and business impact.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align scoring strategy with commercial objectives.
• Mentor and upskill junior analysts and data scientists, building a strong internal capability.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Continuously improve scoring methodologies with advanced techniques.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: BSc/BComm in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or BEng.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years’ hands-on experience in application scoring, scorecard development, reject inference, and model validation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAS (non-negotiable); Paragon Modeler experience advantageous.
• Industry Exposure: Multi-industry experience a plus (retail, telecoms, fintech, insurance).
• Ability to work with limited data, build robust models, and deliver actionable outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership/mentorship ability.

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