- Lead the UK Investment & Analytics function
- Oversee portfolio valuation, pricing, acquisition strategy, underwriting, and performance optimisation
- Drive investment performance and profitability through data-led decision making, predictive analytics, and commercial insight
- Identify and evaluate portfolio acquisition opportunities
- Lead due diligence, valuation, negotiation support, and investment recommendations
- Provide strategic recommendations to Executive Leadership and Investment Committees on portfolio opportunities, risks, market trends, and performance
- Lead advanced analytics, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance reporting
- Ensure governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and disciplined capital deployment
- Develop and inspire high-performing investment and analytics teams
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, governance, FCA, and Consumer Duty requirements
- Shape UK investment strategy and influence capital allocation decisions as a member of the Executive Team
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience across purchase investment, credit management, financial services, banking, debt purchasing, or asset-backed investment environments
- Proven success leading portfolio valuation, pricing, due diligence, and investment decision making using sophisticated financial and analytical models
- Deep expertise in analytics, including AI, forecasting, data science, performance insight, and using data to drive commercial outcomes
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence executive stakeholders, investment committees, and board-level decision making
- Experience operating within regulated environments, with a strong understanding of governance, risk management, and FCA requirements
- Proven track record of delivering analytical transformation, process optimisation, and capability development initiatives
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing analytical and commercial teams
- Must meet the requirements of the UK Senior Managers Certification Regime
- English CV required
- Must pass credit, fraud, criminal record, right-to-work, and reference checks
- Must not be bankrupt or have outstanding county court judgments
- Must not have excessive default balances; outstanding debt considered case‐by‐case
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in leading investment and analytics functions, with a strong focus on portfolio valuation, data-driven decision making, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive performance through advanced analytics and strategic recommendations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Senior Leadership Experience
- Portfolio Valuation
- Data Science
- Governance and Risk Management
- UK Senior Managers Certification Regime
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Predictive Analytics
- Performance Reporting
- Due Diligence
- Valuation
- Acquisition Strategy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Analytical Transformation
- Process Optimisation
- Commercial Insight
Soft Skills
- Exceptional Leadership Skills
- Strong Commercial Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
- UK Senior Managers Certification Regime
Industry Keywords
- Investment
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Credit Management
- Asset-Backed Investment
- FCA Requirements
- Consumer Duty
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Debt Purchasing
Investment Director, Analytics in Reigate employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
