Operations Data Analysis:
-  Analyze operational performance data, identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in credit risk, collections, and sales strategies.
 - Create detailed reports on key operational metrics, including delinquency rates, recovery rates, sales cycle times, lead conversion rates, etc.
 - Develop dashboards to track operational KPIs and help teams monitor performance against targets.
 
Balanced Scorecard & KPI Monitoring:
- Gather, analyze, and monitor KPI data relevant to operations and support teams to ensure timely and accurate scorecard reporting.
 - oIdentify trends, patterns, and areas needing improvement in KPI performance.
 - Assist in the regular review of departmental and individual KPIs, providing insights to the Business Development Supervisor and Corporate Planning Manager.
 - Prepare reports and presentations on balanced scorecard metrics, highlighting areas that meet, exceed, or fall short of established targets.
 - Propose enhancements to scorecard metrics and KPIs based on data insights and operational feedback.
 - Collaborate with team members to recommend adjustments to processes or strategies that can improve KPI performance and communicate updates with the Business Development Supervisor regarding scorecard metrics.
 - Engage with relevant departments to gather accurate data and clarify any questions regarding KPIs or scorecard metrics.
 
Strategic Planning & Forecasting:
- Collaborate with the Corporate Planning Manager and Operations teams to support strategic planning processes, including target setting, risk assessments, and performance reviews.
 - Use historical data and market analysis to develop short- and long-term forecasts for loan performance, collections effectiveness, and sales growth.
 - Provide data insights to shape business initiatives, market expansion, and risk mitigation strategies.
 
Process Improvement:
- Identify inefficiencies in operational processes within credit, collections, and sales functions, recommending automation or workflow optimization to enhance productivity.
 - Work with IT and department teams to implement and optimize systems, ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting.
 - Streamline workflows to reduce manual work, improve customer interactions, and enhance credit and collections processes.
 
Operations Forecasting & Reporting:
- o Provide regular and ad hoc reports on sales pipeline health, credit risk exposure, and collections performance.
 - o Develop forecasting models to guide revenue planning, credit risk assessment, and target-setting.
 - o Present actionable insights to Operations leadership to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance overall operational efficiency.
 
Market Research & Competitor Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify business opportunities, emerging trends, and potential risks posed by competitors.
 - Analyze competitor strategies and operational practices, providing insights to keep the company competitive.
 - Incorporate market insights into broader operational strategies to improve market positioning.
 
Compliance & Policy Adherence:
- Ensure that credit and collections activities align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management guidelines.
 - Support internal audits by providing data and insights related to operations and compliance.
 - Recommend policy adjustments based on post-review analysis to strengthen risk management and reduce default exposure.
 
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a liaison between Operations and Corporate Planning, ensuring operational data aligns with overall business goals.
 - Collaborate with Sales & Marketing, Credit & Collections, Finance, and IT departments to ensure seamless communication and data flow across functions.
 - Engage with department leaders to ensure reporting needs are met and guide data-driven decision-making.
 
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
 - 3+ years of experience in a business analyst role in the financial services or lending industry, preferably supporting credit, collections, or sales operations.
 - Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and CRM systems.
 - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive clear insights from complex data.
 - Experience with process improvement, forecasting, and KPI tracking for credit, collections, or sales.
 - Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights to stakeholders