Director of Credit Risk
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £140,000 - £180,000 per annum
Job Description:
DIRECTOR OF CREDIT RISK
UP TO £180,000
LONDON
A top FinTech in the UK that Harnham have been partnered with for a few years now are on the search for a Director for the credit risk function. This position is a great opportunity to join a fast paced business in a wide scoping role covering both strategy and credit modelling.
THE COMPANY
This FinTech focus in the unsecured lending space under a few different portfolios and brands. They are ready to drive forward the business and scale their lending moving forward which is why they need a Director to oversee the credit strategy and modelling teams.
THE ROLE
You can expect to be involved in the following day to day:
*Cultivate and manage a high-achieving team by mentoring and supporting members in skill enhancement and career progression.
*Oversee the creation and execution of credit policies and responsible lending strategies, ensuring they support business growth while adhering to regulatory standards.
*Drive the development, deployment, and maintenance of sophisticated credit risk models, blending traditional methodologies with machine learning to refine underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.
*Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to improve credit policies and customer experiences.
*Provide forward-thinking guidance on innovations in credit risk evaluation, emerging industry trends, and new data sources or products, identifying risks and opportunities for data-driven growth.
*Develop and uphold governance frameworks to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal risk management protocols.
*Work closely with teams across pricing, product development, operations, marketing, and engineering to implement data-driven solutions that balance growth with effective risk management.
*Present strategic insights and recommendations to executives, board members, credit unions, and external stakeholders to achieve alignment on critical initiatives.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
*Experience working in consumer sub or near prime credit risk ideal
*Experience in unsecured lending
*Experience with both scorecards/credit modelling and credit strategy
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Shane McWilliams via the Apply link on this page.
UP TO £180,000
LONDON
A top FinTech in the UK that Harnham have been partnered with for a few years now are on the search for a Director for the credit risk function. This position is a great opportunity to join a fast paced business in a wide scoping role covering both strategy and credit modelling.
THE COMPANY
This FinTech focus in the unsecured lending space under a few different portfolios and brands. They are ready to drive forward the business and scale their lending moving forward which is why they need a Director to oversee the credit strategy and modelling teams.
THE ROLE
You can expect to be involved in the following day to day:
*Cultivate and manage a high-achieving team by mentoring and supporting members in skill enhancement and career progression.
*Oversee the creation and execution of credit policies and responsible lending strategies, ensuring they support business growth while adhering to regulatory standards.
*Drive the development, deployment, and maintenance of sophisticated credit risk models, blending traditional methodologies with machine learning to refine underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.
*Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to improve credit policies and customer experiences.
*Provide forward-thinking guidance on innovations in credit risk evaluation, emerging industry trends, and new data sources or products, identifying risks and opportunities for data-driven growth.
*Develop and uphold governance frameworks to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal risk management protocols.
*Work closely with teams across pricing, product development, operations, marketing, and engineering to implement data-driven solutions that balance growth with effective risk management.
*Present strategic insights and recommendations to executives, board members, credit unions, and external stakeholders to achieve alignment on critical initiatives.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
*Experience working in consumer sub or near prime credit risk ideal
*Experience in unsecured lending
*Experience with both scorecards/credit modelling and credit strategy
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Shane McWilliams via the Apply link on this page.
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