Credit Risk & Data Analyst

MERJE Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Credit Risk and Data Analyst to join their Manchester office. The role involves extracting and analyzing data to aid credit risk management. Candidates should possess a degree in a numerate subject and strong skills in SQL and SAS. Responsibilities include producing key management reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers a salary range of £45K-£60K, working three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate subject is required.
• Good skills in quantitative/statistical analysis are needed.

Responsibilities

• Extract and manipulate large volumes of data from various sources using SQL and SAS.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc Management Information reports on key credit risk metrics.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of portfolio trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Data analysis

Data manipulation

Education

Degree in a numerate subject

Job description

Senior Credit Risk and Data Analyst

Manchester 3 days a week

£45K-£60K

Key Responsibilities

• Data Extraction and Preparation: Extract and manipulate large volumes of data from various internal systems and external data sources (e.g., credit bureaus) using SQL, SAS and other data manipulation tools.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Produce regular and ad-hoc Management Information (MI) reports on key credit risk metrics (e.g., delinquencies, default rates, loss rates, impairment levels) for management and regulatory reporting.
• Analysis and Insight: Conduct in-depth analysis of portfolio trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities. Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for the Credit Risk team and wider business stakeholders.
• Manage the current Credit Risk data tables.
• Represent Credit Risk in the development of the Company data strategy to ensure it meets the requirements of Credit Risk. Ensure continuity of reporting during the development along with the migration of existing data to the new Company data warehouse.
• Balance short-term business demands with long-term analytical strategy and sustainability.
• To comply with internal policies and procedures, alongside those of our regulator, ensuring that we Treat Customers Fairly.

Key Requirements

• A degree in a numerate subject and good skills in quantitative/stati...