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Company: A fast-growing US credit data and analytics provider (B2B, serving lenders) The Opportunity This is a client-facing data science role in the Data Science team, reporting to its leader. You’ll build credit models with prospective lending clients to show how much our alternative-data risk signals improve their results. The main measures are more approvals and lower losses. What you learn from these engagements will also shape how our data products and roadmap develop. What You’ll Do Work with prospective clients before they sign, building tailored models on their data to measure the lift from our risk scores and features. Show clients the results directly, explaining what the improvements in approval rates and credit losses mean for their business. Run tests and experiments to check how well new features and modeling approaches work. Make sure models and analyses meet US fair lending standards, and build those requirements into how features are designed. Stay current on new developments in machine learning, AI and credit risk tooling. What You’ll Bring A background in US consumer or small-business lending, fintech, or financial services. A track record of taking raw data all the way to production-quality ML models, including feature design and performance measurement. Hands-on skill with Python ML tools, especially scikit-learn and gradient-boosted tree methods (XGBoost or similar). Strong instincts for exploring data, and the ability to find what matters and turn it into clear recommendations. Confidence presenting to both technical and commercial audiences, including external clients. A methodical, detail-focused approach to solving problems.

About the Opportunity Our client, a well-established reinsurance company regulated in Ireland, is looking for a Senior Risk Manager to take ownership of its local risk management framework. The company is part of a larger international insurance group, so this is a rare chance to combine real local ownership with the support and scale of a global organisation. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of material risks, maintaining a clear view of the overall risk profile and risk concentrations Lead the local Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), including risk assessments, scenario and stress testing, forward-looking risk profile analysis and ORSA reporting Oversee local application of the Risk Appetite Framework, reviewing risk budgets, limits and threshold monitoring, and coordinating follow-up or escalation where required Review and challenge risk assessments from the business, and support the assessment of new products, material business changes and significant initiatives Monitor emerging risks in the internal and external environment and assess their relevance to the company Provide risk input into business planning, strategy and capital management Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reporting for senior management, the Board and committees, turning complex topics into clear, decision-useful information Support regulatory interactions with the Central Bank of Ireland, including risk documentation and submissions Maintain and develop local risk policies, processes and documentation in line with Group and Segment standards Act as the key local contact for risk matters, offering independent, pragmatic and proportionate advice and challenge   About You Essential: Several years of relevant risk management experience in insurance or reinsurance, ideally in a regulated European environment Good understanding of Solvency II, ORSA, risk appetite frameworks and insurance/reinsurance risk management Experience in risk assessment, stress and scenario analysis, and risk reporting, including management or Board-level information Ability to work effectively in a Group environment, balancing local regulatory and business needs with Group and Segment frameworks Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach across Risk, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, Investments and Compliance Ability to own local processes while making good use of centrally and externally provided expertise, and knowing when to challenge or escalate Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex risk matters clearly and concisely to senior management and the Board   Desirable: Reinsurance experience Familiarity with the Irish regulatory environment and the Central Bank of Ireland   The Kind of Person We’re Looking For You are happy to take ownership, and equally at home working within a larger international structure. You bring hands-on risk expertise, sound judgement and the confidence to offer constructive challenge.

Broadgate Search is partnering with a well-established financial data and analytics business.   They’re hiring a Director of Fraud & Credit Risk Analytics to lead the analytical solutions that banks, lenders and fintechs use to manage fraud, payment and credit risk. This is a hands-on leadership role at the point where data science, product and the client meet. You’d build and lead the fraud risk analytics team, take new risk solutions from concept to live deployment, and act as the go-to subject-matter expert in front of clients and the wider market. What you’ll be doing ? Analytical leadership: Lead work across first- and third-party fraud, identity/application fraud, ATO, scams, synthetic ID, payment and return risk, credit underwriting and portfolio monitoring. ? Solution development: Turn client problems into clear use cases, data requirements and solution designs. Own the full lifecycle: problem definition, labels, features, model and strategy design, validation and implementation readiness. ? Performance frameworks: Define how success is measured, including detection rates, false positives, approvals and declines, customer friction, credit losses, lift and stability. ? Implementation: Advise clients on putting solutions into onboarding, account opening, payments, authorisation and ongoing monitoring workflows. This covers thresholds, score interpretation, fallback logic and post-deployment monitoring. ? Client and market facing: Lead POCs and solution evaluations, support Sales and RFPs, and represent the business at executive briefings, conferences and webinars. ? Team and cross-functional leadership: Develop the team, set analytical standards and governance, and shape product strategy alongside Product, Engineering, Sales, Compliance and Operations.   What you’ll bring ?? 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years leading analytics teams that deliver production-ready solutions ?? Deep domain expertise in fraud, payment risk, credit risk or financial crime, and a strong grasp of how risk operations and regulation work at financial institutions ?? Strong hands-on skills in feature engineering, statistical modelling and machine learning on large, complex datasets ?? Strong Python and SQL, with R a plus ?? A master’s degree (or equivalent) in data science, statistics, computer science or another quantitative field ?? Confidence turning business and client needs into scalable, measurable solutions, and explaining complex results to technical and commercial audiences alike

Broadgate are excited to be partnering with a well known Regional Bank in New York to hire for an AVP Third Party Risk.   This is a hands-on role with real influence. You’ll run and strengthen the bank’s vendor risk program across the full vendor lifecycle, and you’ll be expected to challenge weak due diligence rather than just tick boxes.   What you’ll be doing: Owning intake and risk-tiering of new and existing vendor relationships Providing credible challenge on due diligence, risk acceptances and remediation plans, and escalating material exposures Assessing vendor risk across operational, compliance, cyber, data privacy, BC/DR, financial, reputational and fourth-party domains Monitoring vendor performance against contracts and SLAs Administering the vendor management system and keeping records audit-ready Producing reporting for senior management, governance committees, Internal Audit and regulators Helping shape vendor risk policies, procedures, training and regulatory readiness   What they’re looking for: 5+ years in Vendor / Third-Party Risk Management, ideally in banking or financial services Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams or vendor governance Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline Confidence working with business owners up to executive level Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI, Visio or AI tools are a plus CTPRP, CTPRA, CRISC, CISA, CISM or similar is a plus Bachelor’s degree required

Risk & Compliance Integration Lead Location: UK-based (Hybrid – 3-days per week in the office) About the Firm Our client is a growing, multi-disciplinary professional services group. It has expanded significantly in recent years, mainly by acquiring established businesses, and has an active pipeline of further deals. It is now strengthening its central Risk & Compliance function so that every business joining the group is integrated effectively. The Opportunity This is a newly created role in the central Risk & Compliance team. You’ll lead the R&C side of each acquisition, from early-stage due diligence through to bringing the acquired business fully onto the group’s policies, controls and reporting. It’s a varied, high-visibility position for someone who enjoys bringing structure to change and working with people at every level. What You’ll Be Doing Coordinating the risk and compliance review of target businesses during the deal process Turning due diligence findings into clear action plans, and tracking them to completion Building and owning R&C integration plans for each newly acquired business Working with the wider integration team to keep deliverables, timelines and dependencies on track Flagging risks, blockers and slippage early, and escalating where needed Managing the regulatory admin that follows a deal, such as notifications, registrations and approvals Bringing new businesses onto group insurance arrangements Rolling out group standards in areas such as AML, sanctions, data protection, information security, complaints and whistleblowing Embedding risk registers, monitoring and reporting within acquired teams Following up on any post-deal remediation or regulatory commitments Supporting wider group risk and compliance projects as capacity allows Supporting and developing junior colleagues where relevant   What We’re Looking For Essential A strong organiser, comfortable running several projects and stakeholder groups at once Solid project management skills, with a disciplined approach to tracking actions Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail Comfortable in a changing environment, and confident to challenge when needed A collaborative relationship builder   Desirable A background in risk, compliance, governance or regulation within a regulated sector (e.g. professional services, financial services, legal) Exposure to M&A, integration or business change programmes Experience managing multiple projects or programmes   Interested? For a confidential discussion, contact William Fitzpatrick at Broadgate Search: william@broadgatesearch.com / +44 20 3772 3959.

Risk (1LOD) Governance & Assurance Manager | Insurance & Financial Services Permanent  Hybrid   A well-established, FCA and PRA regulated financial services organisation is creating a new first-line governance and assurance role within its consumer function. You’ll report to a senior director and shape how good customer outcomes are evidenced and protected across the business.   The role This is a hands-on build. You’ll design and embed a consistent first-line governance, assurance and operational risk framework across claims, customer service, product and consumer support teams.   Design and run a risk-based assurance and control testing programme Provide constructive challenge on controls, risk ownership and ways of working Provide first-line oversight of Consumer Duty evidence and regulatory readiness Oversee business continuity (BCM) and operational resilience arrangements Bring governance to transformation and process change Produce clear MI and reporting for senior leaders and governance forums Work closely with Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit across the three lines model   What we’re looking for Significant experience in first-line assurance, operational risk, control testing or governance within a regulated environment Experience supporting Consumer Duty or conduct risk Experience designing or improving frameworks across multiple functions Strong stakeholder skills and confidence challenging at senior level Clear written communication and a data-driven approach Insurance experience is highly desirable Experience of standing up or maturing a risk function would be a real advantage A risk, governance, audit or resilience qualification (IRM, ICA, IIA, CBCI) is welcome but not essential   Why join You’ll have real influence in a role with direct access to senior leadership, at a time when consumer outcomes are a regulatory priority. This is a chance to build something as you see best practice.  To find out more, get in touch for a confidential conversation

Senior Manager, Model Risk Established UK Bank | Hybrid Working The opportunity An established UK banking group is looking for a Senior Manager to strengthen its Model Risk function, providing independent oversight of models used to support lending decisions, credit risk management and financial reporting. This is an opportunity to take ownership of key elements of the Model Risk Framework, challenge model development and performance, and help ensure models remain robust, appropriate and fit for purpose as the business evolves. Working closely with Credit Risk, Finance, Data Science and senior stakeholders, you’ll play an important role in maintaining effective model governance while supporting responsible lending and sustainable business growth. What you’ll be doing Leading independent validation and oversight of credit risk models across consumer and business lending portfolios. Challenging model design, assumptions, methodology, performance and ongoing monitoring. Overseeing models used for credit decisioning, probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), exposure at default (EAD) and IFRS 9 expected credit loss. Maintaining and enhancing model governance, policies, validation standards and risk reporting. Identifying model limitations, emerging risks and areas for improvement, making clear and actionable recommendations. Working with first-line model owners to ensure findings are addressed and appropriate controls are maintained. Presenting model risk insights and recommendations to senior management and relevant governance committees. Supporting regulatory expectations and the continued development of the bank’s model risk capabilities. About you We’re looking for an experienced model risk professional with a strong understanding of credit modelling and the ability to combine technical challenge with sound commercial judgement. You’ll ideally bring: Experience in Model Risk Management, independent model validation or credit model oversight within banking or financial services. Strong knowledge of credit risk models, ideally covering PD, LGD, EAD and IFRS 9. Exposure to consumer lending, SME lending or a combination of both. A track record of challenging model assumptions, assessing performance and communicating validation findings effectively. Experience developing or embedding model governance frameworks, policies and controls. Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing model owners to deliver improvements. Strong analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills. Why consider this opportunity? You’ll join a well-established banking business where you can make a tangible contribution to the strength of its risk management, influence senior stakeholders and help shape the ongoing development of its Model Risk function. It’s an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the technical detail, asking the right questions and translating complex model risk issues into practical outcomes.

Senior Credit Analyst The role You will help shape lending decisions across consumer portfolios, owning strategies and improving performance. This is a hands-on role focused on driving decisions and outcomes, not just reporting. Key responsibilities Develop and optimise credit strategies across the customer lifecycle Investigate portfolio trends, risks and opportunities Recommend and implement data-driven changes to improve outcomes Support new lending initiatives Present clear analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders Use SQL, Python, SAS or similar tools to solve problems and automate processes Work with Decision Scientists to get the most from predictive models Support junior analysts Collaborate with teams across the business About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative subject Substantial experience in credit risk strategy, portfolio analytics or decision science Experience developing credit strategies in consumer lending Good understanding of portfolio management and underwriting Experience with credit reference agency data and decisioning systems Strong SQL skills, with experience in SAS, Python or similar tools Ability to influence senior stakeholders with insight Strong analytical and problem-solving skills