At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead credit risk projects and mentor a dynamic team while engaging with clients.
- Company: Established UK consultancy focused on credit risk and analytics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on complex projects with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative environment and make a significant impact in financial services.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk analytics and project leadership.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 £ per year.
This is a standout opportunity for a Principal Credit Consultant to take on a highly visible role within a leading credit risk and analytics consulting environment. You will combine hands-on analytical delivery with senior stakeholder engagement, playing a key role in both client impact and team development.
The Company
They are a well-established UK consultancy operating across financial services, with a strong focus on credit risk, analytics, and advisory. The business partners with lenders and financial institutions to deliver data-driven strategies and insights. Their credit risk team is recognised for delivering high-quality work in a collaborative, flat structure that enables close interaction with senior specialists. They continue to grow their capabilities and client base across multiple service areas.
The Role
- You will lead complex engagements while contributing to the growth and development of the credit risk team.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of credit risk and analytics consulting projects.
- Manage multiple engagements, ensuring delivery to scope, timeline, and budget.
- Provide hands-on analytical input where required across modelling and data analysis.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on credit risk strategy.
- Support growth through expanding existing client relationships and contributing to proposals.
- Mentor and develop analysts, supporting capability building within the team.
- Contribute to internal discussions on resource planning, delivery quality, and team development.
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong commercial experience in credit risk analytics within UK lending.
- Experience in a consultancy or client-facing analytics environment.
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage delivery teams.
- Expertise across credit risk modelling, forecasting, or strategy optimisation.
- Strong coding capability in SAS, SQL, or Python, with willingness to work in Python.
- Ability to communicate complex analytical outputs clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Experience building and maintaining client relationships.
What They Offer
- Salary between £90,000 and £120,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working with London office presence.
- Opportunity to take on a senior, influential role within a growing team.
- Exposure to complex projects and high-impact client work.
- Collaborative environment focused on professional development.
How to Apply
Apply now to learn more about this Principal Credit Consultant opportunity and the next steps in the process.
