A fantastic opportunity has become available as a Risk Manager Lead in our thriving Risk Decision & Data Science team – winners of the “Credit Modelling & Risk Team of the Year” at both the 2022 and 2020 Credit Strategy Awards. RD & DS is a dynamic and fun place to work, with a fantastic team culture and a culture for recognising and rewarding the great work its colleagues do.
As a Risk Manager Lead, with the support of a Senior Risk Manager, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the development of credit scoring capability in the team. Thus, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge analytical tools that optimise decisions for all our Retail Lending portfolios, across all aspects of the credit lifecycle (Application, Behavioural and Collections/Recoveries), as well as Affordability solutions that ensure responsible lending and compliance with regulation. Experience of “hands‑on” delivery of multiple scorecard / model developments will be essential, as elements of the role will involve developing innovative solutions to complex business problems.Capability to translate complex issues into a more palatable form for a less technical audience will also be critical to ensure productive relationships with key stakeholders. Furthermore, a proven track record of delivering through leading others will be required.
Proven experience in stakeholder management and communication will be integral to the role, as it will involve regular engagement with the Senior Management in Secured and Unsecured Risk, Model Risk Oversight, Collections/Recoveries, and Product areas. People leadership experience will be essential for you to motivate and enable your direct reports and the wider team to deliver high-quality models to tight timescales.
At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.
For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at our Swindon office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.
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At Nationwide, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. As a Customer Representative in Paignton, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances, ongoing training, and opportunities for community engagement through paid volunteering. Our commitment to fair banking and customer service ensures that you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers while being part of a team that celebrates success and values your contributions.
