Decision Analytics Consultant

Experian Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian Group in Stellenbosch is seeking a seasoned analytics professional to foster strategic client relationships and deliver data-driven insights. You will collaborate with clients across levels, from executives to managers, providing solutions grounded in analytics and processes.

The role emphasizes unbiased insights, delivery focus, and the ability to negotiate priorities in busy environments. A strong data/analytics background and experience in credit-related projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit industry and decision engine implementations.
• Exposure to scorecard implementation projects is advantageous.
• Experience in consumer or commercial lending and related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Creation
• Data Analysis and solution recommendation
• Delivery of analytical insights
• Driving Innovation and problem solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration
• Engaging with Clients
• Establishing a high-performance Culture
• Continuous Improvement

Skills

Innovative thinking

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability to change

Articulate communication

Negotiating and influencing

Decision making

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Goal orientation

Self-motivation

Education

Degree or equivalent in Economics, Business or Analytics

Job description

Role Overview

Why this role is critical to us

This role is primarily responsible for fostering strategic relationships with Experian Clients and becoming a trusted advisor to all levels within The Client’s domain, from C-suite Executives to Heads and Managers of various Operating Divisions within The Client organisation. Core to becoming a trusted advisor is ensuring unbiased insights are shared and support is provided to The Client, thus supporting the achievement of target Client goals and objectives and ultimately ROI targets. Key to the role is the ability to provide solutions to clients based on data, analytics, software and processes.

What you’ll need to bring to the party

• A highly innovative and inquisitive mind, focused on addressing and solving data and analysis problems
• Able to work collaboratively in teams
• Adapt quickly to change and multiple demands
• Articulate and positive communication
• Assess commercial/business issues to negotiate project priorities
• Assimilate and process information from different sources
• Decision making and critical thinking skills
• Develop and maintain relationships in busy, pressurised environments
• Establish a positive teamwork culture
• Goal orientated with a strong delivery/milestone focus
• Good command of the language(s) relevant to the marketplace being supported
• Identify and work with multiple internal resources
• Motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Negotiating and influencing skills

What you’ll be doing

• Strategy Creation
• Data Analysis and solution recommendation
• Delivery of analytical insights
• Driving Innovation and problem solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration
• Engaging with Clients
• Establishing a high-performance Culture
• Continuous Improvement

What is required

• 6+ years credit industry experience with at least
• Actively sponsored or owned or participated as a senior team member in a decision engine implementation project, a scorecard implementation project or similar
• Experience in consumer or commercial lending (both will be advantageous) and in the retail, banking or telco industries

Experience and Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Economics, Business or Analytics

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

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