Description
Credit Risk SME
The Role
Credit Risk Consultants are required to support a large integration program within one of the UK's leading Banks. The role will be based in Leeds on an initial contract length of 12 months. The initial day rate on offer is between £500-£550/day (depending on experience). The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of industry leading Credit Risk strategies, processes and policies, and other analytical solutions to support the decision making needed for either migration or BAU activities. Due to the wide remit of the program successful candidates could end up working in any of the across the life cycle Credit Risk disciplines (Acquisition, Account Management, Collections and Recoveries, Capital and Impairment) depending on demand and skill set.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Communicate business implications of analysis, and progress against plans clearly showing awareness of wider business impacts and recommending business solutions to stakeholders.
- Ensure all development activity (incl. documentation, implementation etc.) meets best practice
- Lead the scoping, design, development and implementation of Credit Risk initiatives
- Act as an expert point of contact on all aspects of the Credit Risk processes and strategies; be recognised as a source of insight and solutions and coach others in these areas of expertise; Influence discussions on solutions.
Essential skills/experience needed:
- A good degree in a numerate subject with knowledge of advanced statistical and analytical techniques
- Good experience in the development of Credit Risk solutions in Retail Banking
- Extensive knowledge of modern risk management techniques within Retail Banking
- Experienced in the extraction and manipulation of data to support risk analysis and strategy development, eg defining observation periods, outcome metrics
- Experienced and competent in the use of SAS/SQL for delivering a range of analyses
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with experience of tailoring communication for different audiences
- Experience as a contracting Credit Risk Consultant and working on large change projects
The Client
We have a number of current and former contractors who have or are still currently working with the client, and we all hear the same positive feedback all the time. It is a great place to work, and a great place to establish yourself as a reliable contractor. The client ideally likes to keep hold of good contractors, and has quite a high potential to move on to future projects if you have proven yourself as a reliable contractor.
Being a Contractor
As the role is a contract role you will need to go through a limited company. If you are new to contracting, or looking to get back to contracting, we have a number of suppliers that we work with that can guide you through the process of setting up a limited company.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, you can apply directly through the site or you can reach me on the contact details below. Ideally we aim to provide feedback within 72 hours of your application but in some instances that may not be possible.
Keywords
Credit Risk SME/Credit Risk Business Analyst, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Leeds