Analytics Consultant - Credit Risk Decisioning

Experian
London
1 year ago
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Job Description

We have a new vacancy for an experienced Analytics Consultant to join our Analytics team and supporting with our cloud based Ascend platform The Analytics Consultant with be partnerting with clients to understand their business, identify what data is required and how clients can best leverage Experian data analytics to improve business outcomes.


Key responsibilities include:

Design analytics solutions to client’s problems in any area of consumer lending and credit risk management, using Experian analytics solutions. Engage in a consultative way with the client, to identify problems and define, design and deliver analytics solutions, with a particular expertise in credit risk modelling and/or optimisation techniques. Present proposals to clients for analytics solutions, including recommendations. Provide consultancy on the potential ‘bigger picture’ strategies. Co-ordinate with Experian’s Analytics Pre-Sales team to contribute to sales opportunities and support the conversion of sales prospects.


Qualifications

Strong analytical modelling and consultancy experienced gained in credit risk management or banking sector as a Consultant, Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.​ Applied modelling and analytics experience to drive business decisions​ Expertise in credit risk decisioning. Deep coding knowledge in Python with SAS or R. Good stakeholder management skills. Subject matter expert on the mechanics of consumer lending (risk, data usag, outcomes) Knowledge of Cloud / AWS Product strategy experience desirable but not essential.


Additional Information

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