Credit Risk Manager - Hays

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Credit Risk Specialist - SME LendingLocation: LondonEmployment Type: Contracting - 1 year
Are you a seasoned Credit Risk Specialist with a passion for shaping innovative risk strategies for SME lending? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions drive business success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The RoleAs a Credit Risk Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert, working closely with stakeholders to define and refine credit risk strategies for new business acquisition and portfolio management. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining risk standards, governance processes, and ensuring data-driven decision-making at the core of our lending products.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective credit risk strategies for SME lending.
• Maintain credit risk standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Provide expert risk insights on business proposals, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Shape and maintain portfolio risk appetite metrics to support lending decisions.
• Lead the creation of new lending products and customer journeys, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Distribution, IT, and Second Line Credit Risk teams.
• Produce insightful portfolio MI, delivering actionable performance updates to governance forums.
• Ensure compliance with sector-wide regulatory standards

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to solve complex problems and drive business value.
• Proven ability to communicate credit risk insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in statistical programming (ideally SAS).
• Numerical degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computing, or Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in automated credit risk management, ideally within the UK SME market.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.

If you are ready to take the next step in your credit risk career, apply today and become part of our exciting journey!

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