Senior Analytics Consultant

Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

This successful candidate will be part of a very dynamic, highly motivated and fast‑growing Analytics team in Italy and will develop analytical solutions to the benefit of our clients’ and their customers. He/She will be based in our Rome office. The role holder must have significant experience (5‑6 years at least) in the development of analytical projects in the field of credit risk management, anti‑fraud modelling and or Marketing. Knowledge and experience of regulatory‑driven analytics (AIRB, IFRS9 etc.) and/or experience in development of machine learning models (especially applied to credit and fraud risk management) will be a major plus. Note: this position offers flexibility based on the candidate's experience and leadership capabilities. For more senior candidates, the role may include expanded team, project, and client management responsibilities, with compensation and expectations adjusted accordingly to reflect this increased scope.

Consultancy and Analytics

• Support and manage a team of analytical resources (Consultants Jr. Consultants, Analysts) in the development robust analytical solutions for different clients, primarily in the financial sector – this includes the development of statistical models and ad‑hoc data analysis
• Be responsible for understanding the project’s requirements and for communicating them to more junior staff
• Ensure that project deliverables are accurate and meet project scope and objectives
• Question results through applied intelligence in a proactive way and interpret them into conclusions and recommendations to clients
• Present the project results to clients and/or to more senior members of Experian

Pre‑sales and Sales Support

• Participate in pre‑sales and sales meetings with clients and prospects to describe and position Experian’s analytics projects and propositions and to adapt it to the specific client’s needs

Project Management

• Plan, organize and complete project work to meet team commitments within agreed timescales

Qualifications

• Strong personal motivation and commitment to results
• Degree in quantitative subjects (e.g. mathematics, economics, statistics, engineering, physics)
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Good experience in the design and implementation of credit risk models
• Strong knowledge of statistics and how statistical methodologies are employed in model development
• Good knowledge of one or more of the major statistical packages (e.g. Python, SAS, WPS, SPSS, R)
• Established track record (at least four years) of delivering complex analytical projects

Additional abilities and skills will be considered a further advantage

• Working experience of minimum capital regulation (i.e. Basel AIRB) and/or of accounting regulation like IFRS 9 and how it is applied to products and services like those provided by Experian
• Previous experience in analytics on Big Data platforms (e.g. Cloudera, Databricks) and related programming frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark)
• Working experience in Marketing Analytics

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English – both written and spoken with working proficiency
• Local language – This role is based in our Italy office. While fluency in Italian is not required at the start, the successful candidate will be expected to develop functional Italian language skills within 12 months of joining. Support for language training will be provided as part of our onboarding process

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including health insurance, lunch vouchers and wellbeing benefits.
• Flexible work environment, hybrid work.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering… the list goes on. Experian's people‑first approach is award‑winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting

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