Collections Strategy Analyst

2607 Barclays Bank Delaware; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Wilmington, DE seeks a Collections Strategy Analyst to review large data sets, evaluate strategy effectiveness and deliver data-driven recommendations. You will design challenger strategies and A/B tests, measuring effects on delinquency and efficiency, while collaborating with Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal.

Strong background in analytics, strategy, data science, and experience with SQL, Python, or SAS is required to translate findings into actionable business guidance

Qualifications

• Analytics, strategy, data science, or a related field, preferably within financial services.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or SAS for data extraction and evaluation.
• Ability to translate large datasets into actionable business and strategy recommendations.
• Developing and optimizing data-driven strategies, including testing/experimentation and performance measurement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder guidance across Operations, Risk, Compliance and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Review large volumes of operational and customer data to evaluate strategy effectiveness.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and design challenger strategies.
• Create and evaluate A/B tests, measuring impact on delinquency, impairment, and efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure strategies are effective and compliant.

Skills

Analytics

Strategy

Data science

SQL

Python

SAS

Data extraction

Data manipulation

Data evaluation

Experimentation

Education

Analytics/Data Science degree

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

Job description

Job Description Purpose of the role

To extract meaningful insights from complex data sets, developing robust decision models, and presenting actionable recommendations to stakeholders across the departments.

Accountabilities

• Identification and extraction of relevant data from various internal and external sources.
• Performing sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of existing models.
• Development and implementation of data quality control procedures.
• Building and validation of quantitative models to support decision‑making across different business areas.

Analyst Expectations

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

• L – Listen and be authentic,
• E – Energise and inspire,
• A – Align across the enterprise,
• D – Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisational products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

Join Barclays as a Collections Strategy Analyst

Your role will involve reviewing large volumes of operational and customer data to evaluate strategy effectiveness, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and develop data‑driven recommendations. You will design and evaluate challenger strategies and A/B tests, measure their impact on delinquency, impairment, and operational efficiency, and translate considerate findings into actionable business recommendations. You will also partner closely with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure collection strategies are effective, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

To be successful as a Collections Strategy Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Analytics, strategy, data science, or a related field, preferably within financial services.
• Using SQL, Python, and/or SAS, including data extraction, manipulation, and evaluation.
• Evaluating large datasets and translating highly detailed findings into actionable business and strategy recommendations.
• Developing and optimizing data‑driven strategies, including experience with testing, experimentation, or performance measurement.
• Covering communication and stakeholder guidance skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in collections strategy, collections analytics, or collections operations.
• Experience developing, testing and optimizing customer contact strategies or agreeing strategies.
• Experience with A/B testing, challenger strategies, experimentation, and performance measurement.
• Experience in consumer banking, credit risk, delinquency, or financial services.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is located in Wilmington, DE.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that unique... but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.