Senior Credit Risk Manager
Up to £110,000
London (3 days a week in office)
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth consumer lending business in a role focused on innovation, transformation, and the development of new lending capabilities. Rather than maintaining existing credit processes, you will have the autonomy to identify, build, and deliver initiatives that create meaningful commercial impact and enhance customer outcomes.
THE COMPANY
They are a well-established financial services organisation operating within the consumer lending space. With strong foundations already in place across credit risk and lending operations, they are investing heavily in the future of their credit function. Their focus is on innovation, customer value, and developing new ways to approach lending, pricing, and customer engagement. You will join a collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged, tested, and brought to life.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Credit Risk Manager, you will take ownership of high-impact initiatives from concept through to delivery and measurable business outcomes.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Identifying and delivering new lending, credit, and customer growth initiatives
- Developing new customer segments, lending propositions, and distribution opportunities
- Exploring cross-sell, retention, and customer value enhancement strategies
- Building and implementing innovative credit capabilities and lending strategies
- Assessing commercial opportunities and developing robust business cases
- Using data to evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and quantify impact
- Working closely with Credit Risk, Product, Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams
- Managing initiatives through strategy, execution, launch, and operational handover
- Influencing stakeholders across the business and driving adoption of new approaches
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Senior Credit Risk Manager will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong commercial experience within Credit Risk, Lending, or a related analytical function
- Experience working in a fintech, consumer lending, or fast-paced financial services environment
- Advanced SQL skills and confidence working directly with data
- Python experience is advantageous
- Ability to develop and deliver new ideas rather than solely managing existing processes
- Strong understanding of credit strategy, lending decisioning, pricing, and risk management
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- A proactive, ownership-oriented approach with the ability to lead initiatives independently
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on individual contributor role
BENEFITS
The successful Senior Credit Risk Manager will receive the following benefits:
- Salary up to £110,000 - depending on experience
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Senior Credit Risk Manager employer: Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking SaaS organisation in London, where you'll not only lead the Data Engineering function but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and data solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, employee development, and a collaborative work culture, this company offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive commercial success. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your expertise while you tackle exciting technical challenges and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding business.
Contact Details:
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Recruitment Team
