Credit Risk Analyst

Frasers Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to evaluate and enhance Credit Risk Lending strategies. The successful candidate will produce insightful analysis, implement risk governance, and build key stakeholder relationships. Strong experience in SQL and a focus on customer outcomes are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and a range of employee perks.

Benefits

Frasers Champion recognition program

Frasers Festival events

CEO Sessions

Retail Reconnect opportunities

Free gym classes and memberships

Access to Retail Trust charity support

Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer-based business, preferably in retail or financial services.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze the performance of Credit Risk Lending strategies.
• Produce MI on credit risk lending strategies, measuring performance against expectations.
• Implement and adhere to governance, risk, and compliance standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer focus

Job description

Company Description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique customer experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers providing flexible and convenient ways to pay across our collection of established brands, including Studio, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Frasers Group Financial Services is the next chapter of elevation for the Frasers Group.

We fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled.

Why join us?
Our purpose - we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences.

Job Description

We are looking for a Credit Risk Analyst to assess and provide insightful analysis on the performance of assigned Credit Risk Lending strategies, identifying opportunities to improve performance, contributing to the delivery of FS goals and objectives.

• Producing MI and insightful analysis on credit risk lending strategies, measuring their performance against expectations.
• Implementing and adhering to all governance, risk and compliance standards, ensuring strategies deliver the best outcomes for customers and the business.
• Identifying, building and maintaining key internal and external stakeholder relationships to deliver strategy performance insight.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a consumer-based business, ideally within retail or financial services.
• Experience in SQL or another coding language such as Python.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Is delivery and customer focussed.
• Is analytical, pragmatic and systematic in approach.
• Ability to produce and interpret data and information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a wider team.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• IT literate.
• Ideally exposure and experience of Credit Risk strategy development.
• Ideally working knowledge of financial sector compliance and governance, i.e. FCA, TCF, Data Protection.

Additional Information

As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Frasers Champion

Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Frasers Festival

An event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions

Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect

In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Frasers Fit

Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust

We know that it's not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.