Senior Scoring Analyst

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Experian Full time R1 500 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Job Description

The Senior Analyst will be a key member of the Modelling team, responsible for developing and maintaining models across the credit lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Build and maintain models used throughout the credit lifecycle.
  • Apply advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to solve business problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure model relevance and accuracy.
  • Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders with clarity and impact.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and credit environments.
  • Building Custom and Bureau scorecards (Credit Granting models)
  • Book Evaluation and Pricing exercises
  • Scorecard Monitoring
  • Building new Credit Products
  • Building alternative data scores (non-credit data)
  • Ability to interpret data and extract valuable customer insights
  • Get involved in regulatory analytics exercises, such as FLI, LGD and other auditing queries

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or Engineering (with high mathematical content).
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in analytics or mathematical environments.
  • At least 5 years' experience in Credit, Bureau, or Auditing teams.
  • Strong coding skills, preferably in Python. Other relevant languages: SAS, R, SQL.
  • Familiarity with Databricks.
  • In-depth knowledge of the credit industry.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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