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Alka Rani

Wilmington,USA

Summary

Driven by a passion for data analytics, I excelled at SBI Cards & Payment Services by enhancing decision-making through predictive modeling and strategic data analysis. Leveraging Python and Tableau, I delivered actionable insights, significantly improving recovery rates and operational efficiency. My collaborative approach and analytical prowess have consistently driven business success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Student

Fox School of Business, Temple University
Philadelphia, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with the Curriculum Management team on strategic data initiatives, leveraging Python for analysis, Tableau Prep for data processing, and Tableau Dashboards to deliver actionable business insights and interactive visualizations

Senior Manager

SBI Cards & Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL)
Gurugram, India
06.2015 - 02.2022
  • Monitored application and collection scorecards for the credit card portfolio, evaluating metrics like the Population Stability Index (PSI), the KS statistic, and the Gini coefficient to ensure model robustness and predictive accuracy.
  • Streamlined reporting processes on Tableau by introducing 10+ standardized KPIs, accelerating real-time decision-making by stakeholders.
  • Monitored existing credit exposures and provided timely risk reports to senior management, highlighting potential risks and trends
  • Forecasted the Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD) and Exposure at Default (EAD) based on International accounting standards (IFRS 9) for both retail and corporate portfolio
  • Developed a logistic regression-based propensity model using repayment trends, account vintage, and credit bureau data to predict repayment likelihood, optimize resource allocation, and enhance recovery efficiency. Validated with out-of-time (OOT) data, achieving strong predictive accuracy, reducing costs, and improving recovery rates.
  • Optimized sourcing strategies by leveraging decision models to identify underperforming and delinquency-prone segments, introducing targeted acquisition changes that improved delinquency metrics.
  • Enhanced decision-making and response rates by categorizing New-to-Credit (NTC) and New-to-Credit Card (NTCC) customers using employer credit ratings and financial metrics, integrating this as a variable in the application scorecard, and collaborating on aligned policy implementation.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
12.2025

Master of Business Administration - Business Economics

DELHI UNIVERSITY, Department of Business Economics
New Delhi, India
05.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology

PANJAB UNIVERSITY, University Institute of Engineering & Technology
Chandigarh, India
05.2013

Skills

  • Python
  • SAS
  • SQL
  • STATA
  • JMP Pro (v17)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Tableau Desktop
  • Power BI
  • Hypothesis testing
  • probability
  • regression analysis
  • statistical modeling
  • Clustering and Segmentation
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Prescriptive Analytics

Certification

FRM (Financial Risk Management) Part 1, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)

Projects

Analyzed student behavior using JMP to identify factors influencing GPA, developing a multiple linear regression model (adjusted R² = 0.54). Conducted stepwise regression, validated assumptions with residual plots, and identified study hours (positive impact) and extracurricular hours (negative impact) as key predictors, addressing multicollinearity and response bias. Analyzed customer shopping trends using Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn to uncover insights into purchasing behavior across demographics, product categories, and payment methods.

Accomplishments

.Successfully calculated Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), and Exposure at Default (EAD) for the portfolio, ensuring meticulous adherence to established policies and seamless integration of IFRS 9 principles. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, implemented critical adjustments to maintain compliance with RBI guidelines, showcasing adaptability and regulatory expertise."

  • Demonstrated autonomy in managing project-related audits and led the 'Non-Performing Asset Tracking Automation' project, introducing automated processes that enhanced profitability by optimizing cash flow management. Streamlined operations and delivered measurable organizational outcomes through innovative solutions and exceptional performance."

Timeline

Graduate Student

Fox School of Business, Temple University
01.2025 - Current

Senior Manager

SBI Cards & Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL)
06.2015 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Business Analytics

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Fox School of Business

Master of Business Administration - Business Economics

DELHI UNIVERSITY, Department of Business Economics

Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology

PANJAB UNIVERSITY, University Institute of Engineering & Technology
Alka Rani