To analyse data in response to identified business queries and to monitor identified business processes and scorecards in respect of collections
Job Requirements
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- 3 years experience in data mining or analytics
PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- 3 to 4 years experience in data mining and predictive modelling
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Understanding and knowledge of
- Project management skills
- Statistical modelling skills
- Specification writing skills
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Higher Grade mathematics in Grade 12 and obtained an A (80% +) for mathematics in the final Grade 12 exam
KEY RESULT AREAS
Data preparation
- Retrieve data from identified data sources (SQL, Netezza, SAS)
- Validate, clean and filter data against identified criteria
- Package data into correct format for further analysis or delivery
- Create data sets as required for ad hoc analysis
Analysis and reporting
- Analyse data and verify results in terms of requested information by applying suitable standard and advanced univariate and multivariate statistical techniques
- Document process followed to determine findings from data retrieval to final outcomes
- Prepare a written report of findings for distribution to direct manager for final approval
- Prepare presentation for feedback to Exco or identified stakeholders
- Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders in order to adopt recommendations
Statistical Model building
- Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant business processes
- Review current processes for business opportunities by means of appropriate statistical models
- Build statistical models to drive business strategies
- Understand and interpret specifications of the model from the business by liaising with different stakeholders
- Prepare a project plan in terms of requirements for completion of model
- Develop a descriptive or predictive mathematical or statistical model making use of available statistical tools
- Validate the model in terms of requirements
- Communicate the models performance (verbal and written) to relevant stakeholders
- Prepare a presentation of results for presentation to Exco or identified stakeholders for final approval
- Document specifications and process of model roll out working with Strategy Manager and bureau for deployment
- Test and validate functionality of the implementation of the model in terms of requirements
- Assist in regression analysis by creating new score cards
- Review current modelling methodologies in respect to international best practices
Scorecard monitoring
- Monitor scorecards to determine predictive power is maintained on an ongoing basis
- Analyse data in respect of scorecards where outcomes are not in line with expectations to identify causes for variances
- Identify and recommend suitable solutions in writing with evidence of the identified problem
- Implement approved solution in terms of recommendation
Mentoring and training
- Assist team members with new tasks in respect of unfamiliar aspects of the job
- Train team members in respect of technical aspects and business aspect of the job as well as for succession planning
Change Management
- Write appropriate specifications need to implement change process or recommendation after obtaining necessary approval from Credit committee
- Oversee the changes to be done in consultation with Business Analysts
- Test and validate functionality of the implementation process
- Obtain final sign of implementation
- Maintain complete documentation of any follow up changes
How to Apply
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Job ID #: 1069 |
Job Vacancy Type: |
Province: |
Contract Duration: N/A |
Region: Johannesburg North |
Minimum Experience Required: 3 – 5 Years |
Suburb: Midrand (Midrand) |
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor Degree |
Company: African Bank |
Qualifications Required: B Comm with stats or computer science, or BSc |
Employment Equity: No |
Job Category: DECISION ANALYST |