Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages/Property Finance

StrideUp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Head of Credit Risk to lead their risk management strategy in the growing field of Islamic finance. This role offers the chance to shape underwriting standards and ensure compliance while driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in credit risk management, particularly in mortgage finance, and a passion for ethical financing. Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration and performance, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial health of the organization.

Benefits

Equity Participation

25 Days Annual Holiday

Monthly Socials

Central London Location

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in credit risk management, especially in mortgage finance.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk frameworks and underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a credit risk strategy to manage risk effectively.
• Oversee underwriting, affordability assessments, and risk monitoring frameworks.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Mortgage Finance

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Team Leadership

Job description

Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages/Property Finance

Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages/Property Finance

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Head of Credit Risk

StrideUp's mission is to redefine the standard of Islamic financial services through expertise, sincerity, and a personable approach. Our vision is to enable the Muslim community to access financial solutions aligned with their values. On our path to building a digital bank, we started with property finance and have already deployed hundreds of millions in financing, supporting thousands of people in their financial goals.

We are looking for a Head of Credit Risk to lead and manage our credit risk strategy, ensuring we operate within a well-defined risk appetite while enabling business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, mission-driven company at the forefront of Islamic financial services.

StrideUp is backed by leading VC and private equity investors, having raised over £25m in funding.

The Role

As Head of Credit Risk, you will be responsible for shaping the risk management strategy, ensuring the responsible underwriting of finance applications, delivering good outcomes for our customers and safeguarding the financial health of the firm. You will oversee credit policy, underwriting standards, affordability models, and risk monitoring frameworks while ensuring regulatory compliance and portfolio performance.

You will play a critical role in managing risk across our Home Purchase Plan (HPP) and Buy-to-Let (BTL) products, balancing growth with prudent risk management. You will also be a key advisor to the CEO and Board, ensuring credit decisions align with our strategic objectives.

You are

• A Risk Leader: You have a proven track record in credit risk leadership within financial services, ideally in mortgage or property finance.
• Analytical and Data-Driven: You use data to drive decision-making and continuously monitor portfolio performance.
• Strategic and Detail-Oriented: You can set the big-picture risk strategy while ensuring the fine details of credit risk management are well-executed.
• Collaborative: You work effectively across teams, aligning risk management with product, finance, and operations.
• Mission-Driven: You are passionate about ethical and responsible financing and connect with StrideUp’s mission.

What you'll do

• Develop and Execute a Credit Risk Strategy: Define and implement policies to manage credit risk effectively while enabling business growth.
• Manage the Credit Lifecycle: Oversee underwriting, affordability assessments, and risk monitoring frameworks to ensure sound lending decisions.
• Portfolio Oversight: Conduct regular reviews, stress testing, and scenario analysis to ensure portfolio health and compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, Board, and internal teams to align risk strategy with business objectives.
• Reporting and Analytics: Develop key risk indicators, track portfolio performance, and provide data-driven insights to inform strategy.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing credit risk team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Customer-Centric Risk Management: Ensure financing decisions align with customer affordability and long-term financial well-being.

Top Skills/Experience Required

• 8+ years of experience in credit risk management, with expertise in mortgage and property finance.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk frameworks, underwriting standards, and affordability models.
• Experience managing large loan portfolios and improving credit performance.
• Expertise in stress testing, scenario analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, including executive teams and regulators.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to risk management.

Package

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• Equity participation
• 25 days annual holiday
• Monthly socials
• Central London location (hybrid role with an expectation of at least 3 days in the office)
• Friendly and informal startup environment with a focus on performance and impact

StrideUp is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our mission.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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