Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Senior Credit Risk Analyst Birmingham (hybrid) £50,000 to £60,000 per annum Permanent

I am currently seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join my clients high performing Risk Analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to shape end to end credit strategies, work with large datasets, contribute to new product launches, and gain exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. It’s a fast paced environment, ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career in credit risk.

Senior Credit Risk Analyst – What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end analytics across acquisition, referrals, pricing and affordability.
• Develop and optimise credit risk strategies using large datasets and CRA information.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including risk committees.
• Conduct exploratory analysis, identify emerging trends, and propose strategic solutions.
• Support new product launches and cross-functional projects.
• Produce performance monitoring reports and ensure effective MI is in place.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Operations and central Risk teams.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and treat customers fairly.

Senior Credit Risk Analyst – What will you need?

• Strong analytical experience within Credit Risk (strategy, modelling, portfolio analytics).
• Proficiency in Python, SAS or SQL (the team uses all three).
• Experience working with large datasets and CRA data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical insights clearly.
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.
• Any experience in modelling, forecasting, pricing or affordability is highly desirable.

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If you would be interested in speaking about the role or having a general chat about your job search, please send your CV to matthew.collier@robertwalters.com.

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