Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Secure Trust Bank; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will own the production of management information for consumer lending portfolios and design credit risk strategies. This role calls for strong analytical skills and coding expertise in SAS, Python, or SQL. The organization promotes an inclusive environment and values diverse perspectives. This opportunity offers a chance to impact strategies that contribute positively to customer outcomes.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Team recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Risk Analyst, ideally within consumer finance.
• Strong coding skills in SAS, Python, or SQL.
• Familiarity with Credit Reference Agency data and credit risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the production of management information for consumer lending.
• Design and monitor credit risk strategies.
• Analyze portfolio performance and present insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

SAS

Python

SQL

Excel

Education

Degree in Business, IT, or Mathematical Discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making and delivering great outcomes for customers? We're looking for a Credit Risk Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our consumer lending portfolios.

What you'll be doing

• Own the production of management information (MI) for our consumer lending portfolios, ensuring it's timely, accurate, and fit for purpose.
• Design, implement, and monitor credit risk strategies that drive sustainable growth and customer success.
• Analyse portfolio performance, including delinquency and acceptance rates, and present actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure fair and positive outcomes for customers.
• Support Finance in assessing retailer and introducer performance to determine product profitability.
• Drive automation in lending decisions to improve efficiency and customer experience.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: Demonstrable years in a Credit Risk Analyst role, ideally within consumer finance.
• Technical Skills: Strong coding ability in SAS, Python, or SQL; proficient in Excel. Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Expertise: Familiarity with Credit Reference Agency data, credit risk strategy, scorecard development, and decision systems.
• Education: Degree in a business, IT, or mathematical discipline (or equivalent experience).

What makes you successful here

• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach.
• Ability to take ownership and deliver results from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Adaptability and a positive attitude toward change.
• Collaborative team player who adds value to projects.

Why join us?

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop your skills, and contribute to strategies that make a real difference for our customers.

Everyone is different. Everyone is valued

As part of our vision to become the most trusted specialist lender in the UK, we’ve been helping customers and businesses fulfil their ambitions since 1952. In that time, we've learned that we’re more than the sum of our parts. We’re a strong Group because of our people and our strengths; specialist, expert, ambitious and also diverse. All of our people are different and this is something we celebrate. Every one of our employees brings unique talent, ability and perspective to their role. That's why Secure Trust Bank Group nurtures differences. We understand that we perform better because we're not cast from the same mould. We actively embrace and support diversity, work with leading industry bodies and promote initiatives that reinforce our philosophy of giving you the freedom to be who you are. We're an award-winning bank providing savings accounts and lending services to over one million customers. We're Secure Trust Bank Group. We embrace difference.

About The Company

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, but we can’t achieve our customer focused strategy without the right people in our team. At Secure Trust Bank, we know that people are our biggest investment, which is why a career with us is not just a job. It's the chance to be part of something bigger, to add real value to the Bank and help us constantly improve, in order to achieve our ambition of becoming the best bank in Britain. We believe in giving our staff autonomy, with initiative and exceptional performance recognised through a variety of individual and team awards and incentives. All our employees have a tangible impact on the Group’s core values, and we are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. So join us as we strive to Grow, Sustain and Love the way we work.