Job title: Collections Strategy Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services Private
Salary type: Annual
Location: Amatole, EC
Job published: 30-07-2026
Job ID: 80618
Contact name: Yolande Crouse
Phone number: +27814660887
Contact email: yolande@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Collections Strategy Analyst

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Collection Strategy Analyst to support the optimisation of collections performance through data-driven analysis, strategy development, testing, and execution. The successful candidate will analyse portfolio performance, implement and monitor collection strategies, and drive continuous improvements to maximise after-cost collections while improving operational efficiency and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities & Skills: 

  • Extract, manipulate, and analyse portfolio and collections data using SQL and Excel.
  • Identify trends, patterns, and performance gaps across customer segments, channels, and campaigns.
  • Translate data findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis on underperforming areas to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of collection strategies across various operational channels, including Call Centre, Digital, and EDC.
  • Assist with the design and execution of A/B testing to evaluate strategy effectiveness.
  • Track, measure, and report on test outcomes, providing recommendations for further improvements.
  • Drive the execution of approved strategy changes and enhancements.
  • Monitor key collections performance metrics, including RPC, PTP, conversion rates, and yield.
  • Track strategy and campaign performance against expected outcomes.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and areas requiring intervention.
  • Provide ongoing insights to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain regular performance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Build dashboards and performance views to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Present findings and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve strategy execution, data processes, and reporting efficiency.
  • Support the optimisation of operational processes through data-driven insights.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable and repeatable analytical approaches.
  • Work closely with Data Scientists, Collections Operations, Call Centre, Digital teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure alignment between analytical insights and operational execution.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical outputs.
  • Analyse customer behaviour and payment patterns to inform targeting and treatment strategies.
  • Support customer segmentation and account prioritisation based on risk and value.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years’ experience in data analysis, collections, or financial services.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • SQL (essential).
    • Advanced Excel skills.
    • Power BI or other reporting tools (advantageous).
  • Exposure to collections, credit risk, or financial services environments (preferred).
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