Credit Risk Impairment Manager (IFRS 9)

Lorien; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Credit Risk Impairment Manager for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership of monthly impairment results. You will oversee the IFRS 9 impairment production cycle, develop analytical reports, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. This role demands significant experience in credit risk and proficiency in IFRS 9 methodologies. Strong SAS and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IFRS 9 impairment production and reporting within Credit Risk or Finance.
• Deep understanding of IFRS 9 methodologies, staging, ECL components and key judgements.
• Professional SAS and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly IFRS 9 impairment production cycle and ensure accurate delivery.
• Develop and maintain impairment MI, dashboards, and analytical reporting.
• Lead preparation of materials for Impairment Forums and senior risk committees.

Skills

IFRS 9 impairment production and reporting

SAS

Excel

Quantitative and qualitative commentary

Job description

Job Description: Credit Risk Impairment Manager

6 Month Contract

Via Umbrella

Role Purpose

The Credit Risk Impairment Manager is an individual within the Credit Risk Provision and Forecasting team, responsible for the production, reporting and analysis of IFRS 9 impairment actuals for key portfolios (Retail and Corporate).

The role focuses on end-to-end ownership of monthly impairment results, including data integrity, model output review, post-model adjustments, governance submissions, MI and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

IFRS 9 Actuals Production & Reporting

• Own the monthly IFRS 9 impairment production cycle, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled delivery of impairment results
• Review and challenge IFRS 9 model outputs, movements and key drivers of impairment actuals
• Maintain and enhance post-model adjustments (PMAs), including governance, documentation and justification
• Ensure results are appropriately reconciled and aligned with Finance for month-end, half-year and year-end close

Analytics, MI & Insight

• Develop and maintain impairment MI, dashboards and analytical reporting
• Provide clear quantitative and qualitative commentary explaining movements in ECL, staging, coverage and key risk drivers
• Support deep-dive analysis into portfolio performance, credit quality and impairment volatility
• Ensure outputs are suitable for senior management, Finance and risk governance forums

Governance, Audit & Control

• Lead preparation of materials for Impairment Forums and senior risk committees
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audit, supporting reviews and closing findings
• Maintain robust controls, checks and documentation across the IFRS 9 production process
• Ensure adherence to IFRS 9 accounting standards, internal policies and model governance requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Finance, Portfolio Management, Collections and wider Risk teams to ensure shared understanding of impairment results
• Support senior stakeholders with clear explanations of impairment outcomes and key judgements

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in IFRS 9 impairment production and reporting within Credit Risk or Finance
• Deep understanding of IFRS 9 methodologies, staging, ECL components and key judgements
• Professional SAS and Excel skills (essential)
• Proven ability to explain complex impairment outcomes to senior and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong risk and control mindset, with experience operating in a well-governed environment

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.