Commercial Analyst Portfolio and Impairments

Commercial Funnel & Data Science Analyst – Drive Portfolio Performance with Data!

Are you passionate about turning data into strategy and machine learning into measurable results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment where innovation powers financial solutions? If so, we want you on our team!

A high-growth fintech company is on the hunt for a Commercial Funnel & Data Science Analyst to optimize the customer journey from funding to collections – using data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics to uncover insights that drive profitability and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Portfolio & Impairment Analyst, you’ll play a central role in shaping the success of our lending portfolio. From identifying high-risk loan segments to refining our collections strategy, your insights will power smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

Loan Portfolio Performance & Risk Analysis

• Track and analyse loan behavior post-funding – from arrears to recoveries.
• Build predictive models using machine learning to segment risk and forecast performance.
• Evaluate macroeconomic factors and their influence on credit trends.

Collections Strategy & Performance

• Deliver actionable insights to improve collections efficiency across multiple channels (call centre, digital, external).
• Refine scoring models to prioritize recovery actions and reduce bad debt.
• Use NLP for sentiment analysis to enhance customer interaction strategies.

Impairment Forecasting & Predictive Modelling

• Develop and maintain IFRS 9-aligned impairment models using advanced ML/statistical techniques.
• Forecast long-term portfolio trends and run stress-testing scenarios.
• Collaborate with finance teams to inform provisioning strategies.

Advanced Data Science & Real-Time Analytics

• Leverage AI and ML for fraud detection, early warnings, and risk prediction.
• Build data pipelines and deploy models for real-time decision-making.
• Tackle structured and unstructured data to unlock new value.

Reporting & Insight Delivery

• Create dynamic dashboards with tools like Tableau, Redash, or Looker.
• Use Python, R, or PostgreSQL to deep-dive into performance data.
• Automate reporting processes and deliver high-impact business insights.

What You Bring

• A Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or similar (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or marketing analytics – preferably in fintech, online lending, or banking.
• Strong coding skills in Python, R, or PostgreSQL.
• Deep understanding of credit risk, lending models, and collections.
• Experience building and maintaining impairment models and forecasting expected credit losses.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Redash, Looker).
• A curious, problem-solving mindset and the ability to transform data into strategy.

Why Join Us?

Work with cutting-edge technology, a collaborative team of data experts, and a mission-driven company that’s redefining digital finance. Your work will directly influence customer experience, financial health, and strategic growth.

Ready to turn data into impact? Apply now and help shape the future of fintech.

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