Collections Strategy Analyst - Data-Driven Credit Risk

absa

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Collections Strategy Manager to lead strategy optimization and debt sale initiatives for our portfolios. You will develop data-driven collections strategies, assess credit risks, and ensure regulatory alignment while coordinating with stakeholders to meet portfolio goals.

The ideal candidate brings analytical excellence, strong SAS skills, and a background in financial services, with a degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering or BMI, and 2–3 years of

Qualifications

The role requires a quantitative degree and practical analytics in financial services.
Experience with credit risk, impairments, and collections strategies is preferred.
Advanced SAS skills and data processing expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate in-depth portfolio understanding and identify performance drivers and risk factors.
Maintain clarity on collections and impairments and align with documented strategies.
Conduct high-quality credit risk assessments for BAU processes and strategies.
Design data-driven collections strategies, identify gaps, and align with portfolio objectives.
Engage in governance, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration across teams.

Skills

SAS

Data analysis

Credit risk management

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or BMI

Tools

SAS

Job description

The ideal candidate brings analytical excellence, strong SAS skills, and a background in financial services, with a degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering or BMI, and 2–3 years of

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