Risk Management Analyst

BNP Paribas Personal Finance; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Partner Risk Management Analyst in Solihull. This role involves conducting credit reviews, analyzing financial data, and preparing risk reports. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting and strong analytical skills. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to make informed decisions using data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Partner Risk Management credit reviews.
• Analyze internal partner risk scorecard database.
• Prepare risk reports for management meetings.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to assess risks.
• Monitor media alerts and regulatory updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Background in accounting

Job description

Job Title: Partner Risk Management Analyst

Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we’re part of a global banking group with a simple mission: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that help customers make responsible financial decisions. We partner with leading UK retailers and brands to support their customers to finance purchases responsibly.

The Role

As a Partner Risk Management Analyst, you’ll help ensure BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK works with financially stable partners and that effective controls are in place to identify and manage partner-related risks. You’ll monitor financial data, maintain risk scorecards, and support credit reviews to protect the business from potential partner failures as our customer base grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting Partner Risk Management credit reviews for all existing partners, including financial and KPI monitoring.
• Maintain and analyse the internal partner risk scorecard database, ensuring data accuracy and highlighting trends or anomalies.
• Prepare and present risk reports for business line forums and management meetings, including meeting packs and minutes.
• Support the completion of key controls forming part of the Partner Risk Management control framework.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to investigate and assess irregularities identified in risk reporting.
• Monitor partner-related media alerts and regulatory updates (e.g. FCA) and escalate findings where necessary.
• Assist in the credit review and underwriting of new partners across Point of Sale, Home Improvements, and Motor Finance.

Skills & Attributes

• Background in accounting or experience analysing financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound, informed decisions using available data.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across teams and influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment.

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for people who live by our values—Positive, Brave, and Own It. Don’t let confidence hold you back. You don’t need to meet every requirement—if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you

As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
• Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
• A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing

Apply now to join a team that makes a real impact.

Learn more about careers with us: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers

Your Application Journey

• Call with our Talent Acquisition team
• Informal chat with the Hiring Manager
• Competency-based interview including a short presentation (90 minutes)

We aim to complete the process within 3–4 weeks, depending on availability. If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome. Please note that this role may close early once we have enough suitable applicants, so apply soon.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.