Data Analyst - Risk Analyst | 3-7 yrs | Mumbai | WFO

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst - Risk Analyst to join a leading organization in the financial services industry, specifically within the retail banking and loans sector. This role involves leveraging analytical expertise to support risk management initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Opportunity to shape transformation in a modern banking setup
  • Fast-growing, digitally driven bank with strong customer focus

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization in the financial services industry, specializing in retail banking and loans. They are committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a strong focus on data analytics to support strategic business objectives.

Job Description

* Design and deploy statistical models including but not limited to Application and Behavioral scorecards using advanced ML techniques.

* Lead end-to-end lifecycle: problem framing → data extraction → feature engineering → model development → validation → deployment → monitoring.

* Develop statistically robust models using techniques such as (but not limited to):

* Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)

* Random Forest, Ensemble methods

* Neural Networks (MLP)

* Apply rigorous evaluation frameworks (AUC, KS, Gini, Lift, PSI, stability analysis).

* Address imbalanced datasets, reject inference, segmentation, and portfolio drift.

* Build challenger models and drive continuous performance optimization.

* Develop and refine credit underwriting strategies aligned to risk appetite, approval rate targets, and portfolio profitability.

* Conduct portfolio analytics and recommend cut-off, limit, and pricing strategies.

* Collaborate with Risk, Policy, Product, and Tech teams to translate business requirements into deployable decisioning frameworks.

* Ensure robust monitoring, back-testing, and periodic recalibration.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Data Analyst - Risk Analyst should have:* 3-6 years of experience in Credit Risk Analytics

* Strong foundation in statistics, hypothesis testing, sampling theory, and classification methodologies.

* Proven experience in ML-based credit modeling, model governance and monitoring

* Expertise in handling large structured financial datasets.

* Proficiency in Python, PySpark, Scikit-learn, and boosting frameworks.

* Experience building scalable training pipelines and supporting production deployment.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in the analytics field.
  • Comprehensive benefits and supportive company culture.
  • Chance to work with a large organization in the financial services industry.



If you are a skilled Data Analyst - Risk Analyst looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment in Bandra (East), Mumbai, we encourage you to apply

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7044594

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Credit Risk
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7044594

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.