Credit Risk Manager

CREDIT RISK MANAGER

UP TO £80,000

LEEDS

This is an exciting opportunity to join this consultancy and work on advisory projects at banks ranging from large global corporations to small lenders.

THE COMPANY

This consultancy are experts in their respective field, working across credit risk, actuarial, and market risk. They are currently undergoing expansion, with exciting growth planned for the new year. This business prioritises a fun and innovative environment, promoting work life balance and challenging the status quo.

THE ROLE

You can expect to be involved in the following day-to-day:

• Designing and developing credit risk models for both regulatory and business applications, with a strong emphasis on IRB and IFRS9 frameworks.
• Conducting validation and critical review of models, focusing on aspects such as design, performance, and implementation.
• Leading stress testing initiatives, from operational execution to model development and validation.
• Analysing large credit risk datasets and driving improvements in data quality.
• Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors across data, models (including IRB, IFRS9, and stress testing), and risk management processes.
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations.
• Addressing and resolving findings from regulatory bodies.
• Communicating and presenting results to senior management and stakeholders.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• STEM degree.
• 6+ years of experience working for a bank or consultancy in the risk analytics space.
• Deep technical experience in model development, validation, and implementation of IRB, IFRS9, or Stress Testing models.
• Proficiency in Python, SAS, SQL, or R.
• Detailed knowledge of UK or European regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

THE BENEFITS

• A salary of up to £80,000.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday (freedom holiday scheme).
• 50% sponsorship towards relevant courses.
• Private health insurance.
• Phone bill expenses of up to £40.
• Generous pension contribution.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Gaby Adamis via the Apply link on this page.