• Lead the strategic development of the collections function, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and portfolio performance.
• Design, implement, and monitor collections models and strategies across the lifecycle.
• Analyse portfolio-level data to identify risk factors, diagnose root causes, and propose actionable solutions, including code optimisation and reporting automation.
• Build and review monthly collection targets, track performance, and collaborate with BI teams to ensure dashboards and reporting are accurate and actionable.
• Recommend and implement champion/challenger strategies to enhance portfolio profitability.
• Integrate data-driven approaches into operational processes to improve collections and recoveries.
• Optimise campaign plans and ensure efficient use of resources and tools.
• Identify enhancements to operational systems, processes, and policies to support business objectives.
• Communicate complex technical insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: Honours degree or equivalent in BCom (Maths, Stats, Finance), Economics (with Econometrics), Actuarial Science, or BSc Engineering
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills (SQL, R, Python, AWS, Advanced Excel)
  • Banking or financial services experience is advantageous

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• Actuarial: Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, and Quantitative
• Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
• Risk: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Model Risk, and Operational Risk Analysts
• Pricing: Specialists in Insurance and Financial Products
• AI & Machine Learning: ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling Data Scientists
• Quantitative: Experts across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech

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Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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