Credit Risk Modeler

Juris Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Credit Risk Modeler to lead data science projects and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess a quantitative degree and have over 3 years of experience in analytics and predictive modeling. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, consulting on best practices, and designing metrics to measure business impact. The role offers a stimulating environment ideal for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in analytics, predictive modelling, and/or credit risk modelling.
• Hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering discussions for credit risk projects.
• Consult with customers on best practices.
• Design and create metrics to measure business impacts.
• Mentor junior data scientists in the team.

Skills

Analytics and predictive modelling

Stakeholder management

Project management

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

• Join the fastest-growing lending and recovery software solutions company.
• Work with colleagues who understand how to build great software.
• Enjoy breathtaking recognition and rewards.

JurisTech is a leading innovator in the lending and recovery software industry, providing cutting-edge solutions to banks, financial institutions, and the telecommunications sector. Our mission is to revolutionise the way businesses manage credit through advanced technology and creative problem-solving. At JurisTech, we pride ourselves on our vibrant culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, making us a perfect fit for fresh graduates and professionals who are eager to grow and make an impact.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Credit Risk Modeler who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly with new technologies. You will be working in a highly collaborative and engaging environment as part of our Decision & Data Science (DDS) team, leading the team to successfully deliver our data science and credit risk projects and initiatives. Think you have what it takes? Come and apply for an exciting career journey with us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead requirement gathering discussions for use cases of the credit risk and data science projects and able to articulate complex theoretical models into layman language.
• Consult the customers on best practices to achieve projects objectives.
• Lead the delivery of the data science and/ or credit risk projects via domain and technical expertise.
• Design and create robust experiments, metrics, and monitoring framework to measure the business impacts.
• Direct hands-on involvement in data-related project implementation, enhancement, and production support.
• Participate in data science related demo and proof of concept (POC) for prospective clients.
• Manage the junior data scientists in the team.
• Contribute to overall asset building and growth of the team by mentoring the juniors and conducting knowledge sharing.
• Assist the Head of Department (HOD) to define the data/ product road map to support long and short term business goals that are aligned with the management’s directions.
• Assist the HoD to standardise the analysis, validation, and coding practice within the team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Bachelor’s degree holder or higher in the quantitative field (Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Analytics or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in analytics, predictive modelling, and/ or credit risk modelling.
• Experience and knowledge in advanced analytics such as machine learning.
• Hands-on experience in Python, Excel/ Google Sheet, and SQL.
• Ability to own and oversee multiple projects/ POCs concurrently, with proven experience in leading a team to deliver data science projects and POCs.
• Possess stakeholder management and project management skills with good business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business departments or external clients.
• Plus point: Experience in developing application, bureau, behavioural, collection, and alternative scorecards.
• Plus point: Experience in implementing credit strategy for loan underwriting, acquisition, up/cross selling, and early warning.
• Plus point: Knowledge in implementation of credit policies, limit assignment, and pricing in credit underwriting.
• Plus point: Experience in using enterprise software in scorecard development and decision management.

Interested applicants can send their resumes and transcripts directly to ***********@juristech.net.

Successful candidates will be required to work at Bangsar South area and may be required to travel as and whenever required.

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