Senior Data Science Consultant – Cards Marketing Analytics

Multinational Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Multinational Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior data scientist for on-site banking analytics focus on credit/debit card portfolios. You will drive predictive modeling, segmentation, and campaign analytics to improve targeting and performance.

You will translate analytical insights into practical business actions, present to senior leaders, and collaborate across Marketing, Product and Risk teams in a dynamic client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, or Analytics Consulting.
• Banking domain expertise with hands-on credit card analytics.
• Proven experience in Marketing Analytics, Predictive Modeling, and Campaign Analytics.
• Strong Python, SAS, and SQL skills.
• Experience with large-scale banking datasets such as customer profiles and transaction data.
• Knowledge of Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, and Model Validation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• On-site in Saudi Arabia with IQAMA required.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models to identify customer targeting opportunities, increase card spend, and reduce churn.
• Design segmentation strategies for card portfolios to support lifecycle marketing.
• Analyze campaign performance across segments, products, channels and behaviors.
• Design and execute test-and-learn frameworks including AB testing and post-campaign evaluations.
• Build scalable analytical models and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Risk, and Data Management to translate findings into actions.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders through reports and visuals.
• Ensure models are explainable, validated, and aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Data Science

Predictive Modeling

Marketing Analytics

Customer Segmentation

Campaign Analytics

Model Validation

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Python

SAS

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models to identify customer targeting opportunities increase card spend improve customer retention and reduce churn
• Design customer segmentation strategies for credit and debit card portfolios to support lifecycle marketing personalization and campaign optimization
• Analyze marketing campaign performance across customer segments products channels and behavioral patterns providing actionable business insights
• Design and execute test-and-learn frameworks including A B testing control groups campaign measurement methodologies and post-campaign evaluations
• Build scalable analytical models and dashboards to support data-driven business decisions
• Collaborate with business marketing product and technology teams to translate analytical findings into practical business solutions
• Present analytical insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders through clear reports presentations and visualizations
• Ensure analytical models are explainable validated and aligned with business objectives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, or Analytics Consulting.
• Strong domain expertise in the banking industry, with hands-on experience in credit card and debit card analytics.
• Proven experience in:Marketing AnalyticsPredictive ModelingCustomer SegmentationCampaign AnalyticsPortfolio AnalyticsCustomer Behavior Analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SAS, and SQL.
• Experience working with large-scale banking datasets, including:Customer ProfilesCard Transaction DataCampaign Performance DataCustomer Behavioral Data.
• Strong understanding of:Statistical ModelingMachine Learning AlgorithmsModel ValidationPerformance Monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present analytical findings to senior business leaders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, Risk, and Data Management.
• Strong consulting mindset with excellent problem-solving skills, ownership, and commitment to timely delivery.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing consulting role on-site in Saudi Arabia.
• IQAMA Required.