Lead Credit Risk Strategy Analyst

HSBC Global Services Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Lead Credit Risk Strategy Analyst based in Leeds. The successful candidate will support Wealth and Personal Banking by developing credit risk strategies, leading analytical projects, and influencing strategic decisions across credit lifecycle management. This hybrid position offers professional development opportunities and is part of a culture committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Flexible working arrangements

Impactful work in risk management and customer support

Qualifications

• Experience in Retail Credit Risk, credit strategy, or portfolio management.
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, VBA, or Python.
• Understanding of retail credit products and consumer lending regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data-driven credit risk strategies.
• Lead analytical projects from start to finish.
• Challenge existing policies with evidence-based insights.

Skills

Retail Credit Risk

SAS

SQL

VBA

Python

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent in a technical or analytical field

Job description

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Lead Credit Risk Strategy Analyst, Leeds

Client: HSBC Global Services Limited

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b6eb13747160

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Join HSBC as a Lead Credit Risk Strategy Analyst to support Wealth and Personal Banking initiatives. You will develop and enhance credit risk strategies, lead analytical projects, and influence strategic decisions across credit lifecycle management, including acquisitions and account management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data-driven credit risk strategies.
• Lead analytical projects from start to finish.
• Communicate insights and proposals clearly.
• Challenge existing policies with evidence-based insights.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify improvement areas.
• Ensure risks are managed proactively and transparently.
• Foster an inclusive team environment and motivate team members.
• Build relationships across the organization to influence change.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in Retail Credit Risk, especially in credit strategy or portfolio management.
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, VBA, or Python.
• Understanding of retail credit products and consumer lending regulations (FCA).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership qualities and experience in team development.
• Degree or equivalent in a technical or analytical field.

What We Offer:

• Professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Impactful work in risk management and customer support.

This hybrid role is based in Birmingham, Chester, Leeds, or Sheffield, with a requirement to attend the office 60% of the time.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations during recruitment if needed.