Scoring Analyst - Sandton, South Africa - Experian

Experian

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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Company Description

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To do this we employ the greatest and brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.

We're avid problem solvers. We embrace our diversity yet share similar values and growth mindsets

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Job Description:

Data Analysis & Model Development

Ensure Experian procedures and processes are followed throughout the analytics solutions delivery process.
Specify data extraction and manipulation routines for complex/nonstandard projects providing guidance to other Analysts where necessary.
Carry out the extraction, formulation and manipulation of data to create the structured samples necessary to address business requirements
Ensure that all critical business issues are identified through data analysis.
Interpret and supervise the interpretation of analysis results.
Implement appropriate quality control procedures for all modeling and analysis reporting and scoring.
Reduce error rate & rerun frequency. Meet both the analytical & business objective.
Produce the best quality models that can be produced within the given project timeline.
Analyze and confirm the integrity of source data to be evaluated.
Participate in auditing models and results for accuracy.
Perform audits to support the implementation of statistical models and other decision tools.
Follow best practice procedures and processes throughout the analytics solution delivery process

Managing Client Relationships

Support other departments/divisions within Experian in managing the client, ensuring that client commitments are understood and met as part of the project.
Provide clear, concise and accurate information relating to the project.
Responsible for prompt resolution of both internal and external queries and questions.
Throughout the project recognize and maximize opportunities to support the sales process.
Engage in a consultative way with the client, to identify problems and define and deliver solutions.
Present to clients to ensure they understand the functionality and benefits of DA products in solving business problems.

Problem Solving & Innovation

Decide upon the steps that must be taken to investigate/correct problems.
Challenge existing processes and recommend product enhancements.
Review standards (e.g. process flows/methodology/documentation) on a regular basis and recommend improvements.
Continual improvement of own and team skills by reviewing and testing new techniques.

Teamwork

Ensure effective communication of project issues.
Foster team spirit and mutual cooperation.

Pre-Sales and Sales Support

When required attend client meetings in order to support the sales process.
Support the sales process, by providing expert analytics solutions knowledge and demonstrations to clients.
Able to present in front of clients and prospect Experian Analytics Solutions
Participate in bid reviews.
Provide support to the sales force for client queries related to analytics solutions.
Provide support to the sales force for preparation of sales documentation, proposals, sales materials, participation in tenders, etc. related to analytics solutions projects.
Feedback opportunities for chargeable work and analytics sales to line manager.

Personal Development

Own and action Personal Development Plan.
Seek feedback as part of the feedback process.
Maintain awareness of latest regulatory, methodological, analytical, business, industry and market developments.
Participate in industry events, conferences and seminars.
Shared targets with line manager/Analytics Consultants/Global Consultants to transfer knowledge.

Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent standard, with a high mathematical content e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research (O.R.), Economics, Physical Sciences.
Significant experience of statistical / analytics project work.

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