Our client was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, they have grown to become one of the UK's largest, independent finance houses. They have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success they are now looking to recruit a Lead Credit Risk Analyst to allow them to continue their exciting growth plans.

Their aim is to take the service they offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what's available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with their values. Does that sound like something you'd like to be part of?

As a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and advancing our clients credit risk analytics function. You will lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of Credit Risk Analytics, including portfolio reporting, statistical models and scorecards for application and behavioural credit risk evaluations. You will conduct in-depth portfolio analyses, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to manage and mitigate credit risk.

Role responsibilities;

Guide and mentor a team of credit risk analysts ensuring the effective development and maintenance of credit risk analytics.
Support the build, testing, and refinement of acquisition credit scorecards to enhance decision-making processes and automate credit decisions.
Present credit risk metrics and insights to senior management
Support the credit risk roadmap and framework.
You will bring data to life and articulate insight definitions, key trends, and strategy requirements in relation to the credit portfolioKey skills required;

Strong leadership skills with experience managing a credit risk team.
Proven track record of building a wide range of statistical models, MI dashboards & scorecard development.
Ability to model data and apply statistical frameworks in relation to credit risk mitigation.
Highly proficient with SQL, SAS and Python required for data manipulation.
Tableau or equivalent data visualisation software for presenting insights is highly desirableSo, why would you want to work here?

They have a great working environment and they are an ambitious business. They achieve so much because of their people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It's a truly collaborative place to work.

They embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you'll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a remote role, with 1 day in the Newport office every 3 months.

Benefits you can expect:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Competitive Salary
2 additional days holiday after 5 years' service
Buy additional annual leave
Private Medical Insurance (opt in)
Opt in Medicash Payment Plan
Subsidised gym membership at £15 a month
Half day seasonal shopping
Auto enrolment pension - 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
Electric Car Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
Company events and reward schemesOur client is proud to be a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion