Senior Portfolio Strategy Analyst – SAS/SQL

Job Title: Senior Portfolio Strategy Analyst – SAS/SQL Location: Leeds Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + bonus & benefits Our client requires a Senior Analyst to develop and maintain the credit risk strategies that drive their acquisition and account management systems, ensuring that the decisions are profitable, provide adequate control of credit losses and support the underwriting and fraud teams. The role will involve working on a range of analytical projects with minimum guidance. The Senior Analyst will need to have good project management skills and be able to oversee analytic developments for diversified portfolios and solutions across the European region. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and maintaining risk management strategies within account opening and account management systems, to maximise returns and support the operational teams. Identifying opportunities to safely grow the business without compromising credit quality and returns. • Optimising the use of statistical models in strategy design, as well as optimising generation of fraud and underwriting referrals. • Formulating business problems and translating them into an actionable analytics plan. Developing project plan and managing own projects. • Liaising with key business stakeholders, understanding the requirements and recommending appropriate analysis to drive projects to successful completion. • Working closely with colleagues within the global analytics team and supporting offshore projects. • Accurately analysing trends, financial data and company status to make informed decisions regarding complex credit issues. You will have: • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar analytical role e.g. financial services, retail, energy etc. • Experience of using SAS and SQL. • A degree in a numerical subject (Desirable). However work experience equivalent will be considered. • Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt your material and delivery style to technical and non-technical audiences. • The willingness to mentor and guide junior analysts. Please send your CV or call us on (Apply online only)