Credit Risk Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment seeks an experienced Credit Risk Professional for a temporary position leading to permanent employment. Responsibilities include managing credit and fraud risks, developing risk policies, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in credit risk management and be available immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit risk and fraud management.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in financial products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage credit and fraud risks.
• Collaborate with teams to assess risks in high-value orders.
• Review credit applications to prevent fraud.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Fraud Analysis

Financial Analysis

Communication

Relationship Management

Job description

SF Recruitment are currently supporting their long standing client in the search for an experienced professional in Credit Risk to join the team immediately, on an initial ongoing temporary basis with a view to permanent employment if all goes well.

Office based - NG11
Full time, Monday to Friday.
£27,000 - £30,000 DOE

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing both credit and fraud risks within the organisation. This includes identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with customer credit, financial products, and potentially fraudulent activities that could adversely affect the company's financial position and profitability.
The role also involves developing and implementing robust credit and fraud risk policies, frameworks, and procedures to ensure the company effectively manages its exposure while maintaining business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the order release process, ensuring that all orders are vetted for compliance with internal policies, including fraud detection, financial risk, operation risk and ensure each order undergoes appropriate checks in place.
- Work closely with the sales, finance, and operations teams to assess the risks associated with high-value orders, complex contracts, or orders involving new customers.
- Expertise in assessing and managing credit risk across different financial products and sectors.
- Reviewing cash with order and credit applications covering off all elements of potential fraud, analysing the provided information and identifying any exceptions to assist with fraud prevention. The individual will be required to justify and discuss their decisions with their manager.
- Setting up new accounts on the system.
- Communicating any decisions to relevant internal departments.
- Recording all information on a variety of systems and ensuring relevant follow-up dates are set.
- Managing many existing accounts, performing regular internal reviews ensuring all customers' accounts remain in line with agreed terms, regularly requesting up to date financial information.
- Maintaining a strong relationship with our credit reference agency and insurance providers.
- Assisting with reporting and general administration

If you have the experience required and have immediate availability, or maximum 1 weeks' notice. Please get in touch today!