Senior Collections Strategy Analyst

Global Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Collection Strategy Analyst based in Johannesburg. This hybrid position involves developing and optimizing data-driven debt collection strategies to maximize recoveries. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, be commercially minded, and experienced in financial analysis. You will design collection strategies, create performance reports, and drive process improvements, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• Experience in collections analytics or financial strategy is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, SAS, Python, or Power BI is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize data-driven debt collection strategies.
• Design and test collection strategies for performance enhancement.
• Build insightful performance reports and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial strategy

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

SAS

Python

Power BI

Job description

Job Opportunity :

Senior Collection Strategy Analyst Hybrid / Work from Home – Johannesburg-based. A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Collection Strategy Analyst to develop and optimize data-driven debt collection strategies that drive performance and maximise recoveries across outsourced portfolios.

The ideal candidate is analytically strong, commercially minded, and experienced in debt collections or financial analysis.

You'll be responsible for designing and testing collection strategies, building insightful performance reports, and driving continuous process improvements while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Requirements :

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• Experience in collections analytics or financial strategy
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, SAS, Python, or Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A full job specification may be provided on request.