Senior Credit Risk Analyst

We are seeking a talented Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join our growing credit risk analytics team. This role is specifically designed for professionals with minimum of 3 years of experience in the lending industry who are looking to develop their career in credit risk analytics and statistical modelling within the banking sector.

Please note: This position is for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst role focused on credit risk assessment and modelling not financial analysis.

About the Role

As a Senior Credit Risk Analyst you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our credit risk analytics capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a first experience in unsecured lending to get wider exposure and larger remit (affordability and underwriting scorecards and credit strategy pricing and credit risk management) whilst working with cutting-edge statistical models and data-driven insights.

You will have the opportunity to work in an pan-European team and get exposure to credit risk analytics across our international markets including Baltic countries Germany Austria and other European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights: Collect analyse and interpret data from multiple sources including internal systems and Credit Bureaus to identify trends patterns and opportunities that inform credit policy credit limit and pricing strategies

• Model Development: Contribute to developing and maintaining statistical models including scorecards and other credit risk assessment tools

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide clear actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders across the business supporting informed decision-making and business growth

• Cross-functional Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues in the decision sciences and analytics team as well as other departments across different locations

• Communication & Reporting: Present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear presentations reports and data visualisations

Essential Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Statistics Economics Physics Computer Science Engineering or related quantitative discipline. A Masters degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in analytics data science data analysis or lending/credit assessment within the financial services sector.

• Previous experience working for an unsecured lender (bank fintech or similar credit provider).

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction manipulation and analysis

• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques and data modelling methodologies

• Experience or strong interest in predictive modelling (logistic regression knowledge would be advantageous)

Professional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to translate complex data into clear actionable business insights

• Strong presentation skills with experience communicating to diverse audiences

• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments whilst managing multiple priorities

Desirable Requirements

• Programming experience in Python or R

• Experience with data visualisation tools

• Understanding of machine learning techniques applied to credit risk

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced analytics and statistical modelling techniques

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Collaborative inclusive working environment

• Career progression opportunities within our growing analytics function

• Private health insurance focused on employee wellbeing

• Meal vouchers and flexible compensation plan

• Office perks such as snacks and regular company events
  

Application Requirements

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the EU without requiring sponsorship.