Lead credit risk analyst

LEAD CREDIT RISK ANALYST

LEEDS

UP TO £55,000

As a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the bank's credit risk strategies. Leveraging your expertise in credit risk analysis, you will contribute to the development and implementation of robust credit risk models and policies, ensuring the bank's portfolio remains resilient and aligned with regulatory standards.

THE ROLE

• Lead the design, development, and execution of credit risk strategies to achieve portfolio performance targets.
• Utilize advanced analytics, data modeling, and statistical techniques to assess credit risk and forecast potential outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Utlise large datasets to extract meaningful patterns, trends, and insights, contributing to a proactive and data-driven credit risk management approach.

• Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure that credit risk strategies and models align with regulatory guidelines, making necessary adjustments as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics. Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) is a plus.
• Proven experience in credit risk analysis within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong proficiency in statistical modeling and programming languages (e.g., SAS, R, Python) for data analysis.
• In-depth understanding of credit risk principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send CV or apply below!