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