Job
Description
Role Summary/Purpose: AVP, Acquisition Credit Strategy will have the opportunity to work on major business initiatives in the Credit Acquisition team that contribute to Synchrony Financials growth and productivity objectives. You will be responsible for developing, delivering , validating & monitor the performance of Acquisition strategies. This role enables you to work directly with the business in catering to the end-to-end analytical needs and will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and leverage state of the art tools (viz., SAS, FICO AWB) and expected to manage communication rhythm with stakeholders on a regular basis. This is an Individual Contributor role and reports into VP, Acquisition Strategy Leader, within the India Credit Organization. Key Responsibilities: Through data analytics, supports enterprise-wide projects with a primary focus on the One Acquisition initiative for Credit Acquisitions Program Pillar (retail lending) Develop portfolio, product, channel and client level map-over strategies, focused on approval rates, delinquency performance rates and or sales for our clients, dealers and providers based on the requirement Assist as a data liaison for third party vendors involving retail credit acquisition pillar tools supporting the One Acquisition Program Perform pre-implementation strategies and model testing validations and ensure sound strategy governance is executed Ensure execution of retail credit acquisition strategies with post release implementation validation and strategy monitoring Perform ad-hoc analytics as required, delivering results in a timely manner Excellent communication skills in presenting finding, updates and results to senior management Work cross-functionally and collaborate on projects across the organization in a fast paced environment. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Work on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage projects independently. Required Skills/Knowledge : 4+ years analytics experience in Consumer credit industry experience with analytic skills and experience in analyzing data utilizing SAS/SQL/MS tools with Degree in following Majors - Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science/Engineering or other quantitative majors and 6+ year of relevant experience in lieu of a Degree. 4+ years of work experience with advanced SAS programming - SAS Base / SAS Stats / SAS Macros Ability to communicate and present at all levels of management; synthesizing complex concepts in a simplified manner; all the while, using tact to build consensus and negotiate business solutions Experience in managing multiple projects, organize work flow, and prioritize work assignments Experience with model governance processes and model validation Desired Skills/Knowledge: Hands on experience in Python/PySpark Natural curiosity and passion to drive change in consumer banking Experience collaborating with teams of internal and external technical staff, business analysts, business and IT project managers and software support staff Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and presentation to business users or management teams Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methods and practices Working knowledge of system platforms/tools including Experian Strategy Manager and FICO Model Builder Decision Tree Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors degree with quantitative underpinning (i.e., Data Science, Computer Science, Risk, Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering) with 4+ years of experience in Analytics ideally in support of Risk, Credit, Consumer Lending, or other relevant professional experience and 6+ year of relevant experience in lieu of a Degree.
