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Statistics Jobs in Australia: 2005 July - September

Anu Sidhu, 10 November 2005

Several Positions (Statistician, Risk Analyst, etc.)

Bluefin Resources

Job Title Managing Consultant - Analytical CRM

Reference Number BF2000051

Location Sydney

Work TypeFull Time

Salary $ 150,000 to $175,000

Job Description:
  • Australia's leading analytical CRM Consultancy
  • Customer Strategy and sophisticated CRM and marketing analytics solutions
  • Exceptional salary packages available to high achievers

    Through rapid expansion Australia's leading CRM/ Marketing Analytics Consultancy seek a Management Consultant to join their Consulting & Delivery team. The Managing Consultant is a key consulting and leadership role, taking overall responsibility for the strategic development of a consulting team delivering big-ticket Customer Strategy and sophisticated CRM and marketing analytics solutions.

    The MCs responsibilities will include:
  • Leading and developing the capabilities of a team of Consultants
  • Prospect identification and development
  • Understanding a clients business framework and scoping requirements -Taking overall accountability for solution design and delivery
  • Accountability for maintaining high levels of delivery and on-going relationships with clients.

    To be successful in this role candidates will have the following attributes:
  • highly commercial, credible & with a wide network of contacts
  • thorough understanding and practical experience within the CRM/ Database marketing strategy arena with at least 5 years commercial experience delivering solutions in this area
  • the ability to 'sell' big ticket solutions to senior execs
  • exceptional project management and team management skills
  • at least 7 years commercial experience with a proven track record in consulting / professional services

    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au
    For an informal discussion, please contact James Hone on 02 9270 2669. Job Title Technical Marketing Analyst - Statistics and Data Analytics

    Reference Number BF2000493

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ 60,000 to $85,000

    Job Description:
  • Leading edge data analytics within the database marketing and customer analytics
  • Large-scale data projects that will truly develop your data manipulation, data analysis and statistical modelling skills
  • Excellent salary and career prospects

    Great opportunity to join a leading team that delivery leading edge data analytics within the database marketing and customer analytics area. This is a dynamic role where you can expect to work on large-scale data projects that will truly develop your data manipulation, data analysis and statistical modelling skills. The types of projects you will work on will include customer/ credit scoring, customer segmentation, campaign list generation, pre/ post campaign analysis and predictive customer modelling.

    To be successful for this role you will have the following skills:
  • degree qualified with a numerate degree (statistics, math, psychology etc)
  • between 18 months - 4 years commercial experience
  • good commercial experience applying data analysis and/ or statistics to solving business problems
  • technical data experience with tools such as SAS, SPSS, S-Plus, SQL, VBA, CHAID etc
  • excellent communication skills and a passion for data analytics!!
    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au
    For an informal discussion, please contact James Hone on 02 9270 2669. Job Title Campaign Execution Manager - SQL and Data Mining

    Reference Number BF2000551

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ 80,000

    Job Description:
  • Financial Services
  • Campaign Execution and Analysis
  • SQL and Data Mining skills

    This is a great opportunity to join the campaign analytics team for a leading Australian Financial Institution.

    The role will involve:
  • Ownership for campaign execution (including pre campaign analysis), ensuring campaigns are delivered on time with accuracy
  • Attending all relevant meetings with key stakeholders and MarComms and give proactive input
  • Managing data processing and ensure swift resolution of ad hoc queries
  • Specify data requirements to meet analytical outcomes and provide input and sign-off into data brief
  • Oversee extraction, manipulation and analysis of customer and other data from a data warehouse environment using analytical and data mining tools
  • Responsible for strategic input to the campaigns developed with a focus on retention and acquisition Refine existing campaign activities according to the results of analyses

    To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:
  • at least 3 years relevant commercial experience
  • Experience in campaign execution, database marketing or data mining
  • Strong skills in SQL (preferably in the NCR Teradata environment)
  • SAS skill preferred
  • Strong DM data background with demonstrated skills in analysis.
  • A strong preference for experience in a financial services environment
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, deliver under pressure and multi-task
    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au
    For an informal discussion, please contact James Hone on 02 9270 2669. Job Title Senior Consultant - Customer Scoring & Decision Systems

    Reference Number BF2000572

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Australia's leading credit bureau and scoring solutions company
  • Senior Consulting role in Melbourne or Sydney
  • Package negotiable depending on level of experience

    This is a great opportunity to work for Australia's leading credit bureau and scoring solutions company. Through rapid expansion, they seek a number of senior appointments to drive forward their business throughout Australia, NZ and South East Asia.
    ,br You can expect to work on large scale solutions for some of the largest financial institutions within the Asia Pac region, delivering innovative solutions in the following areas: -Behavioural Scoring -Application Scoring -Fraud Scoring -Decision Systems and Bureau Scoring products -Customer analytics and database marketing Successful candidates can chose to work on client-facing consulting roles, or internal delivery focused positions. Positions are available in Sydney or Melbourne, with the opportunity to travel if desired. These roles will include solution design, project management, team management and hands-on delivery. To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience: -at least 5 years experience in the customer scoring arena -strong knowledge of data analytics and statistical model building -proven ability at delivering projects on time and leading teams -strong financial services background -exceptional communication skills -previous consulting or supplier experience would be highly advantageous Candidates with a similar background from a Customer Analytics and Database marketing background would also be considered for this role. For candidates overseas, full visa processing would be organised to work in Australia. Please contact James Hone at 02 9270 2669 for further details or email please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Senior Consultant - Analytical CRM

    Reference Number BF2000653

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ 120,000

    Job Description:
  • Australia's leading CRM/ Marketing Analytics Consultancy
  • Leadership role
  • Excellent $$$

    Through rapid expansion Australia's leading CRM/ Marketing Analytics Consultancy seek a Senior Consultant to join their Consulting team. Senior Consultants will take a key role in strategic analysis of client requirements, solution design, project management, 'hands-on' analytics and presentation of recommendations.

    As a Senior Consultant, you will have the following skills and attributes:
  • in-depth knowledge of CRM/ Database Marketing & Marketing Analytics principles. This will include Customer Acquisition, Retention, Churn, Customer profitability, Event Based Marketing and Campaign Management
  • exceptional project management, client management and team-leadership qualities
  • a solid understanding of data analytics, data management and associated technology (SAS, Clementine, S-Plus, SQL, BI etc) and the ability to undertake 'hands-on' data analysis
  • a strategic thinker who understands the 'bigger-picture' of CRM and Marketing

    This is an exceptional opportunity to work on large scale solutions for some of Australia's largest organisations.
    If you want to work for a world leader in analytical CRM - apply now.
    Please contact James Hone at 02 9270 2669 for further details or email please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Data Analyst - Analytical Marketing

    Reference Number BF2000684

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • World leader in innovative data driven CRM solutions
  • Advanced analytical projects working with large scale data sets.
  • Exceptional career prospects

    This is a marvelous opportunity to join a world leader in innovative data driven CRM solutions. As an analyst you have the opportunity to work on advanced analytical projects working with large scale data sets. The types of projects you will work on will vary, and may include campaign analysis, campaign list extraction, customer profiling and segmentation.

    To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:
  • degree qualified with a technical or quantitative degree
  • at least 1-3 years commercial experience in a data analyst role
  • commercial experience with extracting, manipulating and analysing large data sets
  • strong technical skills in SQL, SAS or SPSS
  • team player and effective communicator

    Please contact James Hone at 02 9270 2669 or send a resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Senior Analyst - Event Based Marketing, Customer Analytics, SQL, SAS

    Reference Number BF2000700

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $75,000 - $90,000

    Job Description:
  • Event Based Marketing
  • SQL, SAS, Data Mining and Database Marketing
  • Highly competitive salary

    This is a great opportunity to join a leading-edge event based marketing team for a leading financial institution. This includes -pre & Post campaign analysis, advanced customer profiling and segmentation, data extraction and manipulation using SQL, campaign set up & execution. The role will include:
  • Provide analysis prior to campaign design to understand the target market better.
  • Leverage internal and external market research and other insights.
  • Understand the group data warehouse limitations and data integrity issues.
  • Write SQL codes with the right logic and meet business requirements.
  • Establish campaign control group for post campaign analysis.
  • Provide insights to Campaign Managers and Product Managers for campaign performance.
  • Identify customer attributes and profile for those who have responded to the campaign offers.
  • Contribute to the scoping of business issues, definition of data and analysis requirements
  • Identify and communicate all potential issues to stakeholders during the campaign brief.
  • Manage individual event based marketing campaign development workload
  • Extract, manipulate and analyse customer and other data from a data warehouse environment using analytical and data mining tools
  • Contribute to the development of best practice in the design and implementation of triggers for data-driven event based marketing activity
  • Provide business insights and analysis to define campaign target groups and optimise campaign performance and that will lead to the development of new event based marketing campaign
  • Provide segmentation analysis, clustering, multi-attribute analysis, correlation, decision tree, and other data mining techniques to produce actionable insights.
  • To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Strong data analysis and database marketing skills
  • Experience in analysing data at both account and customer level in the banking context
  • Good SQL coding skills (preferably within an NCR Teradata environment)
  • Excellent problem solving skills and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of project management disciplines
  • Working knowledge of campaign management software such as Relationship Optimiser or CM3 would be beneficial but not essential.

    Please contact James Hone on 02 9270 2669 or send a resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Senior Manager - Customer Analytics

    Reference Number BF2000752

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Champion Analytics
  • Business focus
  • Market leading salary and rewards

    Dynamic role for a senior individual to champion analytics and predictive modelling for a high profile public listed company.

    This is a strategic role that will drive forward the development of decisioning tools, data warehouses, predictive models, debt scores and decision trees to maximise customer collections and workforce optimisation.

    This role will manage a team of analysts, be critical in managing stakeholder relationships and exceeding business outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to really add value to a business decisioning that's dedicated in making the step from art to science.

    To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:
  • Degree qualified
  • at least 7 years commercial analytics experience
  • strong people management skills
  • strong appreciation of analytical tools such as SAS and data warehousing technologies
  • exceptional business acumen with a focus on improving business profitability
  • previous experience in Risk Management would be highly advantageous (Customer Scorecard Models, Fraud Detection, Collections Analytics)

    If you interested in the position and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call James Hone at Bluefin Resources on 02 9270 2669. Job Title Executive Manager - Risk Management - Economic and Regulatory Capital specialisation

    Reference Number BF2000725

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • $100,000 package on offer (NEG)
  • strong capital knowledge
  • quantitative background preferred

    The Economic and Regulatory Capital area within this leading Australian Bank is responsible for the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Bank’s economic capital measurement framework and the calculation of economic capital. Reporting to the General Manager, Enterprise Risk, this role will lead the development, implementation and enhancement of economic capital measurement models & approaches, as well as the measurement of Basel II regulatory capital. This role will lead a team of skilled analysts in the development, maintenance and enhancement of key frameworks, methodologies and models for all proprietary and regulatory capital measures; and formulate and execute a strategy to attract, retain and develop a high performance team committed to superior customer service.

    Essential requirements
  • 7+ years experience in financial services with 5+ years experience in risk analysis and monitoring, with clear examples of leading and managing economic capital at an enterprise level
  • A demonstrated record of confident leadership, sound judgment, creativity and commitment to achieving commercial excellence in economic and regulatory capital
  • An advanced academic background in finance/commerce/economics/actuarial
  • Good understanding of the risks faced across the full spectrum of the Bank’s current business mix (credit, operational, market, insurance, strategic business, and funds management risk)
  • Good knowledge of return for risk and value creation principles, models and commercial execution gained through considerable practical experience
  • Strong understanding of the Basel II accord and regulatory capital
  • Superior cognitive and analytical skills, with the ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative assessments to reach a well-considered decision
  • Ability to identify new / improved solutions based on presented evidence / analytics
  • Proven ability to undertake research, work independently and demonstrated knowledge of advanced methods in risk management
  • Sound understanding of quantitative model development for risk modelling

    Highly attractive remuneration package available, please call Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send a resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Manager - Credit Risk Analytics

    Reference Number BF2000732

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Credit Risk Analysis
  • Quantitative modelling skills
  • Strong financial services background

    This exciting position offers an experienced Credit Risk Quantitative Analyst to progress their career in the Enterprise Risk Management area.

    Reporting to the Head of Economic and Regulatory Capital, this role will see you developing, maintaining and implementing credit risk regulatory and economic capital models. Also you will work with key members of the ERM risk reporting and analysis team to report credit risk regulatory capital and economic capital. Additionally the role mandates that you look at future developments to current measurement and methodology as it associates to the Bank overall credit risk across all its portfolios post Basel II.

    To be considered for this position it is essential that you have: -
  • Previous financial services experience and particularly risk analysis experience (3 to 5 years), credit risk analysis would be of specific benefit; Experience with banking (retail and commercial) and/or investment and insurance products;
  • An academic background in mathematics/statistics/finance/economics or similar;
  • An understanding of quantitative model development (data modelling capabilities);
  • Experience with the development of statistical models as they relate to credit modelling;
  • High levels of customer focus;
  • Clear examples of leading and managing information delivery

    The duties of the role will include:
  • Ongoing improvements and re-engineering of existing of credit risk modelling and value based measurement systems;
  • Development and maintenance of new credit risk models with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency and linking to the Bank’s broader risk appetite;
  • Drive relationships with key internal clients to ensure a full understanding of regulatory and economic capital;
  • Carrying out ad hoc projects and tasks as required

    Do not miss out on this fantastic chellenge. Please send a resume now to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au
    Alternatively, you can call Emma at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2654. Job Title Credit Risk Analyst - great firm offering work/life balance!!

    Reference Number BF2000780

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Risk Analysis and Reporting
  • SAS, Excel and Access
  • Excellent communication and presentation

    Leading insurance firm seeks a credit risk analyst with data and reporting skills to focus on segmented reports for use in higher level analysis by credit risk and other business units.

    You will be the chief point of contact for economic conditions information, reporting, research by maintaining an active knowledge of market views and forecasts. You will also contribute to the building of models using SAS, reporting on portfolio performance and recommend solutions regarding business risks to the portfolio.

    Skills required:
  • Experience in data analysis and report production
  • Knowledge of risk management solutions • Skills in market research methods and database segmentation
  • Strong skills in SAS, Excel and Access
  • Knowledge of current and emerging risk situations
  • Ability to communicate technical & risk concepts to the distribution network
  • Advanced communication skills and influencing skills

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years commercial experience to join a leading insurance firm. This organisation is a market leader in “work-life balance” initiatives and offers an extensive range of benefits including additional leave and study allowances.

    Please call Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send an up to date resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Credit Risk Pricing Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000781

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description: <
  • Risk Analytics
  • Financial or statistical modeling experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation

    Leading insurance firm seeks an experience credit risk analyst with statistical skills to focus on pricing models for new and existing products and portfolios.

    You will develop pricing models using SAS to measure ROC over time and include loss risk, capital cost, reinsurance and expenses. This role will also focus on models and presentation for profitability forecasting, product return, customers and the portfolio. There will also be activity in terms of analysis, reporting and recommendation for new business pricing.

    Skills required:
  • Experience in Credit Risk modelling / Portfolio Analytics
  • Advanced technical skills relating to statistical and / or financial model building
  • Tertiary education in a Statistical or financial subject
  • Strong skills in SAS, Excel and Access
  • Knowledge of current and emerging risk situations
  • Ability to work with data and establish data collection procedures • Advanced communication skills and influencing skills
  • Requirements definition and specification

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked in a banking environment or similar to now use this experience in a leading insurance firm. This organisation are a market leader in "work-life balance" initiatives and offer an extensive range of benefits including additional leave and study allowances.

    Please call Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send an up to date resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Quantitative Modellers - Credit Risk Grading

    Reference Number BF2000783

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Credit Risk Grading Models
  • Advanced Quant Skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation

    Global consulting firm has an unrivalled opportunity for a senior quant with corporate credit risk management experience. The successful candidate will also gain exposure to market risk.
    You will have extensive modelling skills and strong exposure to Credit rating models: Probability of Default (PD) Loss Given Default (LGD) and Exposure at Default (EAD). In order to effectively estimate credit risk factors, intensive, sophisticated and effectively controlled/validated statistical models need to be developed &/or refined.

    Additional skills required:
  • Ability to undertake research
  • Advanced technical skills relating to statistical model building
  • Tertiary education in a Statistical subject
  • Ability to identify new / improved solutions based on presented evidence / analytics
  • Ability to plan own work and work priorities of team members, including provision of project plans
  • Ability to be innovative with solutions or provide guidance with solutions
  • Advanced communication skills and influencing skills
  • Requirements definition and specification

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked in a banking environment to now use this experience in a leading consulting firm. Overseas travel and opportunities, excellent remuneration.

    Please call Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send an up to date resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Surveycraft/CATI/CADE Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000453

    Location Melbourne

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Surveycraft/CATI/CADE/Quantum
  • Reputable Market Research Companies
  • Varied Roles

    Bluefin Resources are actively seeking candidates with Surveycraft/CATI/CADE/Quantum for a number of Market Research clients we represent in both Sydney and Melbourne.

    They are looking for exceptional candidates with at least 1 years experience within the DP/Operations area. These roles are not straight 'Surveycraft' programming positions - they want candidates who can help them extend the services they provide to their clients and will encourage people to develop skills such as data analysis (both in SPSS and ScyTab), business development (meeting clients face to face to discuss the research brief and future requirements), and on-line programs (ScyWeb).

    Key skills -
  • Knowledge of Surveycraft – CATI set-up, CADE set-up.
  • Able to provide some basic analysis (i.e., cross tabulations), however SPSS highly desirable.
  • Communicating with external clients

    If you have this experience and would like to speak to someone in confidence about the range of Market Research companies currently looking for your skills and the opportunities they can offer you, please contact Bluefin on 02 9270 2668 or email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below. Job Title Senior Decision Manager

    Reference Number BF2000465

    Location Melbourne

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Prior leadership experience
  • Highly analytical
  • Able to influence and direct

    Working in the Business Products & Services area of this International Finance Group this Senior Role is a unique opportunity for someone who is a subject expert in credit processes and decision tools. Reporting directly into the Head of the Business Unit you will manage and guide a team of four direct reports who are responsible for the development of the MIS and Decision infrastructure. Aided by a Senior Modeller you will also investigate the trade off between risk and reward and increase profitability over each portfolio. In this strategic position you will report your recommendations to 'Head's of' and 'GM's' and drive the analytics that will influence both the Products and Services that are provided as well as the lending rules that govern the debt management activities of the organisation.

    As a senior resource in the department you will also be expected to deputise for the Head of this unit in their absence.

    Essential experience
  • Prior leadership experience - through the coaching and development of your team you will develop the decision tools and lending strategies that have a direct impact on the profitability of the business.
  • Highly analytical - using your exceptional understanding of modeling techniques - such as segmentation, predictive modeling, scorecards etc - you will assess the current risk-reward parameters and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Able to influence and direct - interacting with various stakeholders in the business you will need to be able to present your teams business case so that they understand the value of your recommendations and how these strategies will increase revenue across the portfolio's.
  • Expertise in - credit processes, MIS Decision tools, modeling techniques
  • An understanding of Fraud, Money Laundering, Basel II
    If you have the skill set and are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Senior Risk Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000535

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Risk and Capital Modeling expert.
  • Excellent quantitative skills.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues within risk.

    The Senior Analyst is responsible for developing risk strategies for a number of clients in Sydney. Using your knowledge of risk and capital modelling you will act as a subject matter expert in regards to risk modeling issues. You will have sound knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues such as Basel II, and experience of dealing with senior staff members from large financial institutions.
    As a senior member of the team you will also act as a mentor to the junior team members and help drive the Team forward by researching the latest methodologies within risk modeling.

    Key skills -
  • Risk and Capital Modeling expert.
  • Strong team player.
  • Excellent quantitative skills.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues within risk.
  • Excellent communication skills - happy speaking to senior staff members from various organisations.
    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Senior Risk Modeling Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000568

    Location Melbourne

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Strong SAS skills and building behavioural scorecards.
  • Communicating technical business requirements to a non- technical audience.
  • And an understanding of underlying data warehouses.

    A leading financial services organisation is looking for senior team member to join their growing department. They are looking for someone with experience of building, validating and reviewing behavioural scorecards using SAS. You will be an expert in credit processes, statistics and decision tools either in consumer or business lending.

    The role requires and understanding of databases, data structures and effective ways to manage, access and segment data using core statistical procedures and programming languages. You will work on various projects and therefore be involved in strategy development.

    They require someone with experience of -
  • Strong SAS skills and building behavioural scorecards.
  • Analytical reporting.
  • Communicating technical business requirements to a non- technical audience.
  • And an understanding of underlying data warehouses.
    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Senior Business Intelligence Manager

    Reference Number BF2000594

    Location Melbourne

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Strong SAS skills and building behavioural scorecards.
  • Communicating technical business requirements to a non- technical audience.
  • And an understanding of underlying data warehouses.

    A leading financial services organisation is looking for a Senior manager to join their growing department and support and lead their infrastructure strategy. Managing a team of between 6-9 direct reports the purpose of this position is to drive and implement the credit intelligence infrastructure development agenda across all products and services.

    This is not just an IT role, they require someone with prior experience of understanding the decisioning systems that support behavioural scorecards, so it is a pre-requisite that you have experience of modelling techniques and processes. Working on continual projects you will be adept at process design and re-engineering, and work with the IT Manager and external vendors to improve the current infrastructure behind credit processes.

    They require someone with experience of -
  • Managing a team
  • Subject matter expert in Decision tools and their technologies
  • Highly analytical with excellent knowledge of credit processes and modeling techniques
  • Understanding the regulations that govern financial institutions in this area.
  • Analytical reporting.
  • Directing a team and imparting your knowledge and vision so they work effectively and the business has a clear understating of your goals.
  • And an understanding of underlying data warehouses.
    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Quantitative Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000675

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • 1-2 years commercial experience within marketing analytics
  • SPSS
  • Fun & Creative enviorment

    Amazing opportunity for a quantitative researcher with 1-2 years commercial experience to join a boutique research agency in their specialised quantitative unit. Working with one of the most creative research agencies in Australia on both local and international projects this is an opportunity not to be missed
    You will join a team of quantitative specialists who are currently building a number of choice models for their clients in SPSS and they require someone with either choice modeling experience or strong analytical experience in SPSS. The company is renowned for thinking outside the box and so you will need to be more than a number cruncher.
    You need to have excellent client facing skills and a passion for marketing analytics as you will be required to work closely with the clients to really understand their business and to ensure the success of the models.

    To apply for this role you must -
  • Have 1-2 years commercial experience within marketing analytics
  • Have used SPSS extensively (SAS users can also apply)
  • Enjoy working in a team environment
  • Feel confident about going to client meetings

    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Senior Portfolio Analysts & Portfolio Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000680

    Location Melbourne

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Excellent opportunity to join a growing team with a strong team ethic.
  • Strong programming skills required (i.e., SAS, Access, Oracle, SQL).
  • Experience within credit risk, marketing or portfolio management.

    Working for this large retail credit organisation you will play an important role in supporting the divisions lending policy across all their consumer portfolios. In this role you will be responsible for the production of both regular and ad hoc reports in relation to the performance of the retail portfolios, decision systems and scorecards
    You will also work to improve the current decision system by automating these reports and constantly suggesting new and improved ways in which you can enhance the current processes in place. Working for a large organisation you will be encouraged to investigate and keep up to date with new and emerging technologies so that credit quality is improved.
    If you are applying for the Senior role you will also be expected to present your findings to management, develop and foster relationships with your internal customers and cross train other members of your team so that the skill-set and knowledge of the department is maximised.

    BUSINESS ANALYST - You will come from a reporting background where you have gained experience of extracting and validating data from a large data-warehouse. You will have strong programming skills (i.e., SAS, Access, Oracle, SQL) and preferably experience within credit risk, marketing or portfolio management. Highly statistical, experience of reviewing or building scorecards is highly desirable. You will enjoy working in a team and have excellent communications skill.

    SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - You will already have prior experience within credit risk and have decision tool/credit scoring experience. You will have sound knowledge of lending policy's (but not necessarily come from a consumer risk background) and be highly analytical. You will already have worked in an organisation where you have worked to improve the quality of the decision systems and the automation of regular reporting within a large data-warehouse. You will have strong programming skills (i.e., SAS, Access, Oracle, SQL). You will be expected to give presentations and attend meetings with senior management so you should be able to explain statistical procedures to a non-technical audience and help them to understand the impact on the business.

    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Business Intelligence - Contractor

    Reference Number BF2000805

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Contract

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Crystal Reports/Business Objects
  • Leading Financial services
  • At least 3 month contract

    This leading Financial services company is looking for a contractor to join it's Marketing Analytics team and assist with the development of their data warehouse.

    Using Crystal Reports and Business Objects you will be responsible for the development of the Marketing GDW. The position involves meeting with key stakeholders to understand their marketing and business needs, so this is not just a technical role it is also very strategic. Adhering to tight deadlines you will work towards the automation of regular reports and to increase the timeliness of key business information.

    To apply for this role you must have been using Crystal Reports/Business Objects for at least three years, be able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines, be able to translate business requirements to a non-technical audience. Excel and Access is also essential.

    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Market Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000810

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Over two years of SAS experience
  • Commercial acumen
  • Excellent career opportunity

    Young & dynamic Telecoms company with strong fun brand image is looking for a Market Analyst to join their growing team.

    Using SAS to extract data from their own and a third party data warehouse you will conduct both regular and ad hoc reporting and data analysis. For example -

    Sales Reporting - What is the success of certain territories. Value of future customers. Churn.

    Media Channels - Campaign penetration, looking at what campaigns or media types have had the most effect on the sales figures.

    Telesales - Guiding the telesales teams on which demographic areas they should contact for various products.

    They offer a fun and progressive environment to work in that actively promote the work/life balance. In addition by working towards the automation of key reports, your time will be freed up and this role with eventually involve modeling data and excellent training will be provided.

    Competencies required to perform the job successfully

  • Very strong attention to detail
  • Sound Base SAS skills
  • Problem solving ability
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Strong planning and organisation skills
  • Strong results orientation
  • Able to communicate the results of your work

    If you would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Econometricians - Australian Banking Opportunity

    Reference Number BF2000679

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Econometric tertiary qualifications essential
  • Quantitative techniques ie time series forecasting
  • SAS or similar package preferred

    Leading Australian bank requires econometric modellers for Risk Management roles. This area of risk management will concentrate on quantitative and econometric forecasting for credit risk factors, ie loss given default, exposure at default. This is an unrivalled opportunity to put your econometric skills to the test in a challenging banking project.

    The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Econometrics, plus commercial experience utilising econometric theory to provide results. You will be skilled in statistical / financial modelling, with knowledge of econometric techniques ie time series forecasting. The ideal candidate will have some experience with econometric packages eg RATS, Eviews although this is not essential.

    Please contact Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send a resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title Actuarial Modeller required for Wealth Management Capital opportunity

    Reference Number BF2000708

    Location Sydney

    Work TypeFull Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Actuarial skills / qualified Actuary
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Financial Services

    Leading Australian Bank requires a senior analyst / manager with skills in statistical modelling and experience in the actuarial / wealth management space. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Head of Economic and Regulatory Capital, this role will see you developing, maintaining and implementing the economic capital model for the wealth management business of the Bank both domestically and offshore. Additionally the role mandates that you look at future developments to current measurement and methodology post Basel II.

    To be considered for this position it is essential that you have: -
  • Previous financial services experience and particularly risk analysis experience (3 to 5 years);
  • Experience with investment and insurance products;
  • Preferably fellowship level or equivalent in a recognized actuarial institute,
  • An academic background inmathematics/statistics/actuarial/finance/economics or similar;
  • Experience with the development of actuarial/statistical models as they relate to a life office;
  • High levels of customer focus;
  • Proven experience with client engagement and negotiation;
  • Clear examples of leading and managing information delivery

    The duties of the role will include:

  • Ongoing improvements and re-engineering of existing of wealth management
  • modelling and value based measurement systems; Development and maintenance
  • of new wealth management models with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency and linking to the Bank’s broader risk appetite;
  • Drive relationships with key internal clients to ensure a full understanding of economic capital;
  • Carrying out ad hoc projects and tasks as required

    This is a fantastic opportunity with an a highly attractive remuneration structure.



    Please contact Emma on 02 9270 2654 or send a resume to enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au Job Title SAS Programmer - Financial Services

    Reference Number BF2000532

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ 60,000

    Job Description:
  • 1 to 4 years of experience in SAS programming
  • Must be proficient in using SAS and SQL.
  • Some exposure to statistical modeling and applications.

    This is an exciting opportunity for any SAS Programmer who wants to progress their career in the financial markets with a leading bank. The Programmer/Analyst is responsible for writing and executing programs for the development and utilisation of customer databases. Key undertakings will also include taking responsibility for data integrity, deliver on programming requirements and meeting required deadlines. You will execute SAS and/or other related programs for database development and maintenance, ad hoc data extract, file conversion and report generation

    Key Skills:
  • 1 to 4 years of experience in SAS programming, preferably dealing with large amounts of transaction data from industries with large transaction volumes, such as the database/direct marketing, banking, credit cards, telecommunications, airlines etc etc
  • Must be proficient in using SAS and SQL.
  • Some exposure to statistical modeling and applications.
  • Good communication skills.

    If you have the skill set and are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Risk Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000548

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • 1 years Risk Management experience.
  • Strong SAS, Excel or VB programming skills.
  • Excellent training provided

    An Analyst is required within the Portfolio Risk area of this International Bank. With a minimum of one years experience in risk management, you will use your strong analytical skills to develop and maintain scorecards in SAS and provide risk management strategies for the team.

    Key Skills and Experience
  • Strong SAS, Excel and VB
  • Over one years experience within Risk management
  • Prior scorecard development and/or maintenance experience

    A keen interest in maximising profitability within this product area by playing a key role in risk strategy This role offers the unique opportunity to be involved in the full credit lifecycle from collections to relaying information back to business units, you will also be exposed to the full product range. Being an International organisation they are also happy to look at transfers abroad after a year within the role.
    If you have the skill set and are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Modeller - Marketing

    Reference Number BF2000610

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Prior modeling experience - propensity, decision tree, behavioural segmentation.
  • Strong SAS and SQL skills
  • Ability to communicate complex statistical processes to key stakeholders.

    This major investment bank is looking for a strong analyst with experience building either predictive and/or propensity models to help them gain greater knowledge about their customers using data driven strategies. Extracting data from the GDW using SAS and SQL, you will recommend strategies that will help them retain their customer base and identify cross selling opportunities. This is a great opportunity to join a small team and be given the opportunity to share your insights the with product managers and senior management.

    They require someone with -
  • At least four years experience in a financial services, insurance or marketing company > Strong SAS and SQL skills
  • Prior modeling experience - propensity, decision tree, behavioural segmentation
  • Ability to communicate complex statistical processes to key stakeholders.
    If you have the skill set and are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2668. Job Title Direct Marketing - Customer Analyst

    Reference Number BF2000611

    Location Sydney

    Work Type Full Time

    Salary $ Neg

    Job Description:
  • Strong Modeling skills
  • Strong SAS and SQL skills
  • Experience in campaign selection and tracking

    Do you have experience of conducting data driven direct marketing campaigns? This major investment bank is looking for a Customer Analyst to help build propensity models in SAS to maximise their campaign effectiveness. You will also track your campaigns and analyse the response rate to determine their success.

    This role is very hand's on as well as building models you will use your advanced SAS and SQL skills to segment the database and extract campaigns lists. They require someone with -
  • At least four years experience in a financial services, insurance or marketing company
  • Strong SAS and SQL skills
  • Experience in campaign selection and tracking > Ability to communicate complex statistical processes to key stakeholders.
    If you have the skill set and are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply for the above position, please email enquiries@bluefinresources.com.au or apply using the link below.
    Alternatively, you can call Shelley at Bluefin Resources directly on 02 9270 2668.

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