Credit Risk Analyst (Model Review Team)

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Liverpool seeks a Credit Risk Analyst to support model reviews and enhance customer experiences through data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with tools like SQL and Excel, and a collaborative mindset to influence stakeholders positively. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working environment along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

£250 flexible benefits allowance

Matched pension up to 6%

Udemy learning access

Qualifications

• Degree educated or practical experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Credit Risk is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the review of new models and strategies.
• Identify exceptions in credit policies and processes.
• Collaborate with policy teams and provide compelling insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL

SAS

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Internal use only - Grade G

About us

We areThe Very Groupand we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the Team

You will work in the Analytical & Scoring Model Review team within Credit Risk which is a team of 4 (Credit Risk department consists of c.60 FTE), working on multiple priorities within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our team carry out work across Credit Risk including peer reviews of key pieces of analysis and scoring model reviews, review of strategic implementation alongside performance reviews and controls of each policy area. In addition, we carry out ad hoc analysis into areas of particular interest.

We don’t expect you to know everything, we have a friendly team who will be able to support you and help you settle in and learn.

About the role

As a Credit Risk Analyst (within the Analytical and Scoring Model Review team) you will learn about our credit policies and processes so that you can identify exceptions, making use of the increasing amount of data available to our financial services business, ultimately creating a better experience for our customers.

Reporting to the Analytical and Scoring Model Review Manager, you will support the review of new models and strategies and be involved in assessing the model build process. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with policy teams and contribute to regular performance reviews. You’ll be expected to provide recommendations on customer outcomes and commercial insights, presenting these in a compelling and impactful way to senior stakeholders.

You’ll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload ensuring you’re consistently adding value to both our customers and business.

You’ll be surrounded by the best talent across Financial Services and the wider group – working collaboratively to fulfil the ambitions of the business and the Credit Risk Strategy Department.

About you

Our underlying requirement is to find the right candidate, so we’re keen to hear from you even if you don’t think you tick all of these boxes.

• You’re curious, analytical and logical by nature with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident, can-do attitude and general hunger to add value and develop
• You're degree educated (and/or) have practical experience in a similar type of role
• Comfortable with SQL, SAS and advanced Microsoft Excel skills too (exposure to Power BI would be advantageous but not essential).
• Experience of Credit Risk would be advantageous but not essential
• You’re a team player who can quickly establish relationships with our existing team and key stakeholders
• We’re also interested in your softer skills - your confidence to challenge and ask the right questions
• Customer outcome focussed and commercially aware with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business managing key stakeholders in an appropriate manner, influencing them and providing challenge where necessary.
• There is very little hierarchy here and if you were to join us, you would be expected to have a voice and the confidence to use it.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be foundon our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage- An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage– A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions (task based) This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.