Head of Lending & Financing Risk Technology

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Head of Lending & Financing Risk Technology to enhance credit risk solutions. This senior technology leader will manage complex projects and collaborate across teams, shaping the tech strategy in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lending and risk management, demonstrating tech-savvy leadership in financial services.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Visa sponsorship for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Remote work flexibility and visa sponsorship available.
• Strong knowledge in lending and credit risk domains.
• Experience managing complex software project deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of analytics and risk solutions.
• Collaborate with teams on data-driven software solutions.
• Oversee development of credit risk analytics tools.

Skills

Lending

Credit Risk

Loan Syndication

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

Analytics

Education

CFA

FRM

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Economics

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Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're working with a leading global financial institution to find a senior technology leader to drive the delivery of data, analytics, and risk solutions across their lending syndication and financing risk business. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of credit, data, and modern software delivery - ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and wants to shape the future of credit risk technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable analytics and risk solutions supporting loan syndication, portfolio management, and financing risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, software developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into modern, data-driven software solutions that improve decision-making and revenue optimization.
• Oversee the development of tools that support credit risk analytics, commercial loan pipelines, and portfolio optimization.
• Manage complex software projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost tracking, and alignment with business goals.
• Leverage AI and GenAI tools to enhance analytics capabilities and automation.

What We're Looking For

• Strong domain knowledge in lending, credit risk, and loan syndication. Essential.
• Proven experience delivering complex software and data solutions in financial services, while remaining business facing.
• Ability to engage with business stakeholders and translate domain problems into technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Python and SQL; familiarity with modern data and analytics stacks.
• Understanding of software architecture, data engineering principles, and batch/real-time data processing.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering at scale.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI/GenAI tools in a financial context.
• Experience with portfolio analytics, CLOs, or synthetic financing products.
• CFA, FRM, or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, etc.).

Why Apply?

• High-profile role with visibility across a critical business area
• Opportunity to build new platforms and shape the tech strategy from the ground up
• Broad remit, large user base, and strong business sponsorship
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office, with more flexibility for London-based candidates)
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

If you're a tech-savvy leader with a passion for credit markets and a track record of delivering impactful solutions, we'd love to hear from you.