Analytics Consultant (Credit Risk, Modelling & Scorecards)

Ventula Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ventula Consulting is seeking an Analytics Consultant (Credit Risk, Modelling & Scorecards) to lead analytical and consultancy projects using CRA data. The role involves designing complex models, delivering revenue-driven solutions, and frequent client engagements.

You will collaborate with Sales to craft proposals and present insights to boards. Based in London, Nottingham or Leeds, with Mon–Thu in the office and Fri WFH, this role offers a strong career path and a competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant numerical degree with a 2:1 or above.
• Strong experience in UK credit risk.
• Proficiency using SQL and Python.
• Experience with credit bureau data.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical models and scorecards using CRA data.
• Deliver analytical projects including credit strategy and model development.
• Communicate results to stakeholders to inform decisions.
• Support sales by writing project proposals and presenting to audiences.
• Engage with external clients and manage multiple projects to drive revenue.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistical modelling

Credit risk

Data analysis

Education

Numerical degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Analytics Consultant (Credit Risk, Modelling & Scorecards)

One of the world most respected financial services companies (operates globally) requires an Analytics Consultant.

As an Analytics Consultant you will play a pivotal role in Client Analytics within Data and Analytics. You will lead analytical and consultancy projects, including the design and development of complex modelling assignments utilising CRA data. You will have frequent engagements with external customers/stakeholders and will manage multiple projects delivering revenue.

What You’ll Do

• Our consultants are highly competent at developing statistical models, with hands on detailed analytic & modelling expertise, leveraging CRA data assets
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of analytical projects. This includes credit strategy development, scorecard and model development to required quality standards and project timescales. This will cover all stages, including sample design, retrospective analysis, performance analysis, population split analysis and reject analysis.
• This position will involve performing analysis of multiple data sources using statistical analysis (Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Exploratory Data Analysis, CHAID analysis & Cluster Analysis) and computer science to solve business problems.
• We are looking for someone who is able to communicate analytical results to generate improved business decisions and profitability. The role involves using data mining tools and programming languages SQL and Python to prepare data for analysis and business decision making and also involves delivering analytical and commercial solutions for internal and external clients.
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape with respect to consumer credit and consumer duty and the potential impact to our clients
• Provide the required support to Sales teams to enable them to determine the most appropriate customer solution and to enable them to write the project proposal
• To support customers and sales by undertaking professional presentations to audiences of all sizes, from junior levels through to the Board

What Experience You Need

• Relevant numerical degree with a 2:1 or above
• Strong experience working in UK credit risk
• Proficiency using SQL and Python
• An innovative mindset, with experience identifying opportunities that deliver incremental business benefit through leveraging of data and analytics
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with team members and clients at various levels, including business leaders.
• Experience in all stages of credit strategy, scorecard and model development
• Previous experience of working with credit bureau data

This role offers exceptional career progression into senior credit risk analytical positions. This position can be based in either London, Nottingham or Leeds with Mon - Thurs in the office and Friday WFH.

The salary is a basic up to £75K with an excellent benefits package and bonus structure.