Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Frasers Group Financial Services; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to enhance their risk strategies. This role involves monitoring credit risk performance, providing coaching to analysts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in credit risk development and effective communication skills. Employees enjoy a culture of recognition, wellness programs, and opportunities for personal growth within the firm.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Peer recognition awards

Access to fitness classes and discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit risk strategy development.
• Advanced knowledge in writing and reviewing SQL code.
• Proven track record in effective communication at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop Credit Risk strategies.
• Coach and mentor Analysts.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Coaching

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Experience in retail/financial services

Experience in regulated environments

Job description

Job Description

At Frasers Group Financial Services, we are constantly evolving & transforming, and we now have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to assess and evaluate the performance of Credit Risk systems and strategies, coaching and mentoring Analysts, identifying and maximising opportunities to improve strategy performance, contributing to the delivery of FS goals and objectives.

As a Senior Credit Risk Analyst at FGFS, you will :

• Monitorand developthe Credit Risk strategies and systems, making recommendations to maximise their commercial performance
• Provideeffective coaching and mentoring of Analysts, building capabilities to maximise Credit Risk systems and strategies
• Implementand adhereto all governance, risk and compliance standards, ensuring strategies deliver the best outcomes for customers and the business
• Identify,buildand maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships to deliver the agreed commercial performance

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the retail, financial services sector
• Extensive experience of credit risk strategy development
• Advanced knowledge in writing and reviewing SQL code to perform data analysis
• Extensive experience of working and delivering in a regulated environment
• Excellent working knowledge of financial standards and guidelines – e.g. FCA, TCF, Data Protection
• Experience coaching and developing the performance of others
• Is delivery and customer focussed
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet changing priorities and demands
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Proven track record in effective facilitation and communication at multiple levels
• Is commercially astute
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at an appropriate level
• Is analytical, pragmatic and systematic in approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage conflict and knows when to elevate
• IT literate

Additional Information

As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Frasers Festival – An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial / legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager / wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation / task so we can see your skills in action.