Credit Strategy & Analytics Leader — London Hybrid

Uncapped; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company in London is seeking a Head of Credit Strategy and Analytics to lead a small-ticket lending business's credit strategies. The role demands over 10 years of experience in credit risk and analytics, with strong technical capabilities in SQL and Python. The successful candidate will innovate with data science, mentor a team, and collaborate across departments. This position offers a competitive salary, unlimited holiday, and opportunities for personal growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Competitive compensation plan

Personal growth fund

Global impact opportunities

Access to workspaces in multiple cities

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in analytical credit risk management within fintech or banking.
• At least 5 years in managerial roles.
• Strong hands-on coding abilities in SQL and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to explore and utilise unconventional data sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a credit risk management framework for lending.
• Oversee creation of advanced credit risk models.
• Collaborate on machine learning model driven strategies.
• Mentor and manage a team of analysts.

Skills

Data analysis

Credit strategy development

Advanced data science tools

Leadership

SQL

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Data Science, or Physics

Job description

A dynamic fintech company in London is seeking a Head of Credit Strategy and Analytics to lead a small-ticket lending business's credit strategies. The role demands over 10 years of experience in credit risk and analytics, with strong technical capabilities in SQL and Python. The successful candidate will innovate with data science, mentor a team, and collaborate across departments. This position offers a competitive salary, unlimited holiday, and opportunities for personal growth in a hybrid work environment.