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Collections Data Analyst

Southampton
3 days ago
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You will be joining a forward-thinking, data-driven, financial services organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on delivering fair outcomes for customers, this company is committed to using data to drive smarter decisions and improve operational performance across its collections and servicing functions.

Your new role
As a Collections Data Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping and optimising collections strategies through data-driven insights. Sitting within the Operations function and closely aligned with the Servicing team, you will:

Develop and monitor collections and communication strategies tailored to different customer profiles
Ensure strategies align with industry regulations and deliver positive customer outcomes
Analyse and report on collections performance, recovery rates, and strategic impact
Regularly test and refine strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency
Create and maintain dashboards and reports for a range of stakeholders
Support ad hoc analysis requests and collaborate across departments to inform operational decisions
Present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What you'll need to succeed

A degree with a quantitative focus or equivalent commercial experience
Proven experience in collections analytics or strategy
Proficiency in SQL or Python (other programming languages will be considered)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Experience in financial services or consumer-focused industries such as utilities or telecoms
Familiarity with personal loans and related analytics
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Quicksight

What you'll get in return

Salary of up to £45,000
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Life cover at four times your basic salary
Private medical insurance and income protection

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