Data Analyst

Term: 12 months

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in a Quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Economics, or Engineering
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work in performing data exploration and feature engineering
• Proficiency in statistical techniques such as Gradient Boosting, Linear & Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Clustering
• Proficiency in using query languages such as Python, and in Data Analysis and Management Tools such as SQL, Power BI
• Strong ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible approach
• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in storyboarding data storytelling, with strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Understanding of local market conditions and industry regulations

Nice to have:

• Understand the macro trends impacting payments, banks and financial services and assimilate the information to develop value propositions and execute client adoption. 

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on development of detailed project scopes and methodologies, as well as designing, and implementing solutions using appropriate tools and techniques
• Ensuring quality control and maintaining up-to-date documentation for all data science projects
• Monitoring client portfolio growth data, identifying spending trends, and pinpointing growth opportunities using non-traditional data and new modeling techniques
• Providing data support for card campaign design, including identification of customer spending tiers, set-up and maintenance of Test & Control groups for campaign targeting, and performance tracking of ongoing and tactical campaigns
• Regularly tracking and benchmarking the portfolio dashboard, focusing on market segments and channel opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to enhance performance of both ongoing and ad-hoc/tactical campaigns
• Managing communication with clients and stakeholders effectively