Senior Credit Risk Modelling Analyst

InterQuest Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join their Risk & Analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain IFRS 9 ECL models, monitor portfolio performance, and perform stress testing to assess resilience. The ideal candidate will have a strong numerical background and proven experience in credit risk modelling and data analysis, along with advanced skills in Python and SQL. Join a purpose-driven financial institution focused on delivering long-term value and making a significant impact in the banking sector. If you’re ready to elevate credit risk analysis, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical background or relevant experience in credit risk.
• Proven track record in credit risk modelling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IFRS 9 ECL models for credit risk.
• Monitor portfolio performance and perform stress testing.

Skills

Credit Risk Modelling

Data Analysis

Python

SQL

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Maths, Engineering, or Physics

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

We're hiring: Senior Credit Risk Analyst - up to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits

Hybrid | 2 days in-office, London | Flexible working | Work from anywhere for 30 days/year

NO RELOCATION/SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE - HOWEVER OPEN TO VISA TRANSFER IF ALREADY IN THE UK.

Our client is a purpose-driven financial institution on a mission to empower people and communities through accessible, inclusive, and innovative banking. With roots in mutual values and a focus on delivering long-term value for their customers, they are building a bank that does things differently—grounded in trust, guided by integrity, and fuelled by data and insight.

We are now looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join our banking clients Risk & Analytics team and help shape the future of credit risk strategy and decision-making at the bank.

What you'll be doing:

1. Develop and maintain IFRS 9 ECL models across secured and unsecured products
2. Monitor portfolio performance and detect early signs of credit deterioration
3. Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to assess portfolio resilience
4. Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders
5. Ensure full compliance with IFRS 9, CONC, and other credit risk frameworks
6. Champion the use of advanced analytics to boost risk insight and decision-making

What you’ll bring:

1. A strong numerical background (Maths, Engineering, Physics) or relevant experience
2. Proven track record in credit risk modelling and large-scale data analysis
3. Advanced skills in Python (or R/SAS) and SQL
4. Clear communicator who can translate complex data for non-technical audiences
5. Deep knowledge of IFRS 9, ECL methodology, and credit regulations
6. Confident in challenging and influencing across teams

If you're ready to make an impact in a growing, values-led bank and take credit risk analysis to the next level—we’d love to hear from you!