Senior Consultant. Unsecured Consumer Debt

Synapri; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services trade body is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to lead initiatives on unsecured consumer debt. This role demands deep expertise in consumer credit regulations and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and additional perks such as bonuses and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Bonus

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of unsecured consumer credit and debt solutions.
• Experience in a regulated financial environment.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultancy on unsecured consumer debt.
• Build relationships across credit teams and policy areas.
• Develop networks with regulators and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Operational processes expertise

Compliance knowledge

Policy development

Presentation skills

Job description

I am seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to lead on unsecured consumer debt within a leading financial services trade body. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in unsecured consumer credit and financial services.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a highly regulated financial environment and a strong understanding of legislation and regulations surrounding debt solutions, particularly across loans, overdrafts, and credit cards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the credit team and broader policy areas.
  
• Provide leadership, consultancy, and secretariat support to the Credit PSB and working committees.
  
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive network within the UK credit industry, including members, regulators, debt advisors, credit bureaus, and government bodies such as HMT.
  

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of the financial services landscape, particularly unsecured consumer credit, debt, collections, and recoveries.
  
• Experience in financial trade bodies, banking, or financial services is highly desirable.
  

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
  
• Strong expertise in operational processes, compliance, and policy development within unsecured consumer credit.
  
• Ability to act as a subject matter expert and represent the trade body at high-level governance committees.
  
• Proficiency in delivering impactful presentations and solving complex industry challenges.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 85,000 - 95,000 per annum, based on experience.
  
• Hybrid working model in a prestigious City of London office.
  
• Bonus, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, and additional perks.
  

Apply now for immediate consideration.