Credit Risk Specialist - SAS - Edinburgh / Glasgow - 12-months+

Contingent Workforce Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Specialist to support data migration in their Edinburgh office. This hybrid role focuses on designing risk strategies and managing data flows across systems. Candidates should have proven experience in credit risk, strong data handling skills, and proficiency in SAS/SQL. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant integration project within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Credit Risk role.
• Ability to work with and interpret large datasets for data mapping activities.
• Proficiency in SAS/SQL and MS Excel for data extraction and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and develop credit risk strategies and reporting.
• Manage data transfer and integration activities.
• Interpret and handle large datasets for data mapping.

Skills

Credit Risk experience

Data interpretation

SAS/SQL

Excel proficiency

Numeracy skills

Understanding of credit bureau data

Job description

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Tesco Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Credit Risk Specialist (SAS) based in Edinburgh (Hybrid) for an initial contract length of 12 Months.

Purpose of the role:

We're looking for an experienced Credit Risk Specialist to join Tesco Bank's Credit Risk function. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a major integration project, supporting the migration of Tesco Bank's data estate. You'll play a key role in designing strategies, managing data flows, and ensuring seamless integration across two complex systems.

What you'll do:

• Analyse, define, and develop credit risk strategies and associated reporting and controls.
• Work closely with the programme team to manage data transfer and integration activities.
• Interpret and handle large, complex datasets to support data mapping and migration.
• Operate across Tesco Bank data environments, reconciling and pulling data between systems.
• Design strategies and make decisions to ensure smooth integration of credit risk processes.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven experience within a Credit Risk role.
• Ability to work with and interpret large datasets for data mapping activities.
• Proficiency in SAS/SQL and MS Excel for data extraction and manipulation.
• Excellent numeracy skills and problem-solving ability.
• Solid understanding of credit bureau data and its key characteristics.

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.