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Credit Risk Consultant
London
£50000 - £80000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentLondon
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CREDIT RISK CONSULTANT
£50,000 – £85,000
LONDON – HYBRID
THE COMPANY
This successful consultancy is seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join an experienced and close-knit team. You’ll get to work closely with the partners of the business and be directly involved in a wide range of data and analytics projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative consultancy firm working in an interesting and diverse field to deliver risk services to their clients, with vast experience in the credit risk space.
THE ROLE
As a consultant, your daily responsibilities will vary depending on projects, but you can expect to:
- Building forecasting models and cashflow projections for portfolios
- Delivering portfolio and investor reporting for lenders
- Conducting scorecard reviews and contributing to the development of new models.
- Running stress testing exercises for unsecured lending books
- Supporting on credit strategy development and implementation
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years experience in credit risk from a lender
- Strong knowledge and experience with Python
- Experience working on scorecards, modelling, regulatory models, pricing or profitability
- Experience presenting to and working with stakeholders or external parties
- A strong academic background, with a degree in a STEM subject
BENEFITS AND SALARY
- £50-85,000 base salary
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Clear opportunities and path for promotion
- Hybrid work model
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Credit Risk Consultant
London
£55000 - £85000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentLondon
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Credit Risk Consultant
£55,000-£85,000
London + hybrid working (2 days in office)
Harnham are working with a leading UK consultancy who are expanding their credit risk and analytics team with the hire of a Credit Risk Consultant to support a wide variety of modelling and advisory projects.
THE COMPANY
- A well established professional services firm offering advisory, analytics and actuarial expertise across multiple sectors.
- Their credit risk division delivers data driven moelling and strategic insight to lenders, financial institutions, and investors.
- With continued growth and new service areas, they offer broad exposure, a collaborative environment, and strong technical development.
THE ROLE
This role sits within the credit risk team and will focus on delivering a range of modelling, analytics, and advisory projects across consumer lending and related markets. You will act as a hands on consultant, owning workstreams and supporting both senior leaders and junior analysts.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
- Building and enhancing credit risk forecasting, cashflow, and portfolio models.
- Conducting portfolio and performance analytics across a range of lenders and products.
- Supporting technical reviews such as scorecard assessments, stress‑testing, and modelling validation.
- Delivering data‑driven insights for investor due diligence and strategic advisory projects.
- Working across multiple short‑cycle projects (typically 3-6 weeks) with a variety of clients.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in credit risk analytics, ideally 3+ years within financial services or consultancy.
- Strong Python skills for modelling, data manipulation, and analytical workflows.
- Exposure to credit risk modelling techniques (e.g., forecasting, scorecards, stress‑testing).
- Ability to manage projects, communicate insights, and work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Strong academic background in a numerical/STEM discipline.
THE BENEFITS
- Exposure to diverse and complex modelling projects across multiple lending products.
- Flat structure offering direct access to senior experts and the chance to quickly develop.
- Regular technical and non‑technical training sessions.
- Hybrid working with a high quality London office environment.
THE PROCESS
- Initial 30‑minute interview focusing on experience and technical background.
- Technical assessment involving Python and a case‑study style dataset.
- Final in‑person interview with further technical and competency discussion.
HOW TO APPLY
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Senior BI Analyst
Leicester
£40000 - £47000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLeicester, Leicestershire
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Senior BI Analyst
Salary: Up to £47,000
Location: Hybrid – Leicester (3 days per week)
The Client
We’re working with a leading retail organisation seeking a talented Senior BI Analyst to join their team and play a key role in driving data-led decision making.
The Role
Sitting within a centralised function, this role supports four key finance departments across the business. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality data solutions, building insightful dashboards, and developing robust data models to support critical reporting and analysis needs.
Skills & Experience Required
- PL-300 Certification is desirable but not essential
- Strong SQL knowledge
- Proficiency in Power BI (or a similar BI tool)
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your CV to register your interest.
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Senior Actuarial Analyst
London
£50000 - £80000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentLondon
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Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuary
£50,000-£80,000
London + flexible working
Harnham are working with a growing insurance provider who are looking to hire a Senior Actuarial Analyst to help build and strengthen their internal capital modelling capability.
THE COMPANY
- This is a specialist insurance provider operating in the UK retail market.
- They are scaling rapidly and have a modern, lean structure with a strong technical ethos.
- With a dynamic environment and continued customer growth, they are now bringing key actuarial functions in‑house.
THE ROLE
You will play a leading role in building and owning the organisation’s capital modelling capability as they transition these processes internally. This is a high‑impact position offering autonomy, visibility, and scope to shape modelling frameworks across the business.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
- Leading the development and oversight of capital models aligned to Solvency II requirements.
- Supporting actuarial reporting processes and contributing to wider risk based decision making.
- Collaborating with pricing, claims, and other commercial teams to embed capital insights.
- Delivering project-based analysis driven by business needs and emerging risks.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Part‑qualified or newly qualified actuary with strong exam progress.
- Experience in capital modelling within an insurance environment.
- Understanding of Solvency II frameworks and related reporting.
- Coding skills (such as Python or similar).
- Strong academic background with the ability to operate proactively and independently.
- Motor or retail insurance experience is beneficial but not essential.
THE PROCESS
- Initial 30‑minute interview (experience, motivations, high‑level technical).
- 1‑hour technical interview with actuarial team members (capital modelling deep dive).
- Final 1‑hour conversation with senior leadership (culture fit and motivations).
THE BENEFITS
- Significant autonomy and ownership across capital modelling.
- High exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
- Support for actuarial study where relevant.
- Opportunity to influence and build key actuarial processes from the ground up.
HOW TO APPLY
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Senior Actuarial Analyst
London
£50000 - £80000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentLondon
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Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuary
London, very flexible working
Salary 50000 to 80000
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly autonomous role where you will own the capital modelling process for a growing insurance business. You will work closely with senior leaders, influence key decisions, and help build in‑house capability as the organisation scales.
The Company
They are a specialist insurer, established but growing and with a collaborative team. They combine a lean structure with strong technical expertise and a culture built around bright, driven people.
The Role
* Lead the development and ownership of capital modelling across the business
* Build models to assess risk, capital requirements and solvency positions
* Support Solvency II reporting and contribute to broader regulatory work
* Collaborate closely with pricing, actuarial and wider commercial teams to influence decisions
* Drive project work linked to business needs, solving complex problems with analytical approaches
* Play a key role as they transition capital models, solvency processes and actuarial reporting in‑house
Your Skills and Experience
* Strong commercial experience in capital modelling within insurance
* Understanding of Solvency II reporting and regulatory frameworks
* Partially or newly qualified actuary
* Coding capability such as Python, R or similar
* Experience in retail insurance
* Motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment
What They Offer
* Salary between 50000 and 80000 depending on experience
* Very flexible working, with the option to meet in London occasionally
* Study support for part‑qualified candidates
* High visibility across the business and genuine ownership of key modelling work
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Digital Analyst
Leeds
£30000 - £35000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentLeeds, West Yorkshire
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Digital Analyst
£30,000 – £35,000
Hybrid – Leeds (2x days per week)
The Company
They are a large, integrated creative and media group with a strong reputation for combining data, creativity, and technology. Their teams work across global brands and ambitious growth clients, all supported by a collaborative culture that values clear insight and measurable impact. You will join an environment where experimentation is encouraged and development is actively supported.
The Role
* Build and maintain reporting within Looker Studio
* Analyse GA4 data to understand website and campaign performance
* Implement pixel and event tracking through Google Tag Manager
* Monitor paid media and wider digital performance data
* Support the team with GA4 audits and performance reviews
Your Skills and Experience
* Strong commercial experience using GA4 and Google Tag Manager
* Confident building reports within Looker Studio
* Helpful but not essential: Power BI or other BI tools, social listening platforms, experience monitoring paid media
What They Offer
* Salary up to £35,000
* Opportunities to broaden your analytics toolkit
* Supportive culture, varied projects, and clear progression routes
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step, please apply to discuss the role in more detail.
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CMS Specialist – Contentful – Contract
London
£350 - £390
+ Digital Analytics
ContractLondon
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CMS Specialist – Contentful – Contract
Agency – Telco Client
£350-£390 per day – Outside IR35
London – 1 day per week in the office
This is an opportunity to step into a key Digital Asset Management and CMS role for a major Telco client, shaping how content and experiences are delivered across their digital channels. You will be taking over from an established specialist, so there is a clear roadmap, the chance for knowledge transfer, and a lot of impact from day one.
The Company
They are a well known consumer-facing Telco client with a large digital footprint and a strong focus on customer experience. Their digital teams are investing in modern content platforms and personalisation, with Contentful at the heart of their ecosystem. You will join a collaborative environment, working closely with product, marketing and technology stakeholders. This is a contract role, 4 days per week, offering hybrid working with time split between home and their London office.
The Role and Deliverables
- Take ownership of the CMS and Digital Asset Management setup, ensuring Contentful is configured to support scalable digital experiences.
- Design and optimise CMS architecture that connects effectively with internal and external systems.
- Work with multiple teams to understand content and asset requirements, translating these into robust structures and workflows.
- Ensure digital assets in the DAM are organised and connected so they can be efficiently used to build website and digital experiences.
- Collaborate with teams working on personalisation tools, helping to ensure smooth integration with Contentful and other platforms.
- Support handover and knowledge transfer from the existing CMS specialist to maintain continuity.
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong experience working with CMS platforms, with deep, hands-on expertise in Contentful.
- Solid understanding of CMS architecture, integrations and how to connect content platforms with wider business systems.
- Practical experience with Digital Asset Management, including how assets are structured, stored and surfaced for web experiences.
- Familiarity with personalisation tools that integrate with CMS platforms, such as Adobe Target or Optimizely, is highly desirable.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross functional teams, gathering requirements and translating them into technical configuration.
- Able to start at short notice and commit to a 6 month contract, 4 days per week, including 1 day per week on site in London.
How to Apply
If you have strong Contentful and DAM experience and want to lead a high impact CMS project, please apply with your CV to be considered.
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Head of ERP Data
London
£90000 - £95000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLondon
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HEAD OF ERP DATA (MAT COVER)
LONDON/HYBRID
UP TO £90,000
This is a rare opportunity to lead a data function through a major transformation at a global consumer brand. You will play a critical role in stabilising, shaping, and optimising their product and supply chain data ecosystem as they implement a new ERP platform and enhance their BI and data environment.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Head of ERP Data will:
* Lead and develop a data team covering data engineering and master data.
* Oversee product data, stock data, and supply chain data across core systems.
* Manage data flow across Smartsheet, ERP, and their Snowflake data lake.
* Support an ERP transformation, including testing and post‑go‑live stabilisation.
* Own data governance, data standards, and data quality frameworks.
* Guide integrations, pipelines, and reporting development in partnership with BI and engineering teams.
* Drive continuous improvement across data processes, structure, and architecture.
* Collaborate closely with technology, product, supply chain, operations, finance, and project teams.
* Lead cross‑functional data workstreams tied to major transformation projects.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* Strong commercial experience with product data, stock or inventory data, and supply chain data.
* Experience working in consumer goods, retail, apparel, or similarly product‑driven environments.
* Hands‑on exposure to ERP systems, ideally including transformation or implementation projects.
* Strong capability in data governance, data quality, and data operations.
* Understanding of data engineering concepts, pipelines, integrations, and modern BI tools.
* Experience managing and developing small teams.
* Confidence operating in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.
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