Credit Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company seeks a Credit Risk Manager in Nottingham. Join a supportive environment focused on ethical lending, where you will lead credit risk model development and decision strategies. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Collaborative culture

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the UK financial sector.
• Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of credit risk models and decision strategies.
• Design statistical models and conduct A/B tests.
• Translate complex data into insights for lending decisions.

Skills

Proven experience in the financial industry

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with large-scale data analysis

Track record in credit risk modelling

Job description

Opportunity for a Credit Risk Manager to join a growing fintech company in Nottingham.

• Salary up to £65,000 + benefits including generous holiday allowance, collaborative culture, flexible working, and more.

We are a well-established UK-based direct lender with a reputation for supporting customers through life's financial challenges. For over a decade, we've been committed to fair, transparent, and responsible lending.

We value our ethical approach, tailoring assessments to each customer’s needs. If you seek a supportive, customer-focused environment where your work makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

You will lead the development of credit risk models and decision strategies, using data from credit bureaus and internal analytics. Your responsibilities include designing statistical models, conducting A/B tests to refine credit policies, and translating complex data into insights to influence lending decisions, support portfolio growth, and maintain a robust risk framework.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in the financial industry
• At least 5 years of UK experience & Right to Work (no sponsorship provided)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with large-scale data analysis
• Track record in credit risk modelling

Please apply online or email [emailprotected]. By applying, you consent to processing your application for this role only.