Senior Credit Risk Manager 201660

arrow

City of London / £100000 - £110000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

£100000 - £110000

Location

LOCATION

City of London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Senior Credit Risk Manager
London, hybrid | Salary up to £110,000
This is an opportunity to step away from traditional credit risk responsibilities and take ownership of high-impact lending initiatives. You'll play a key role in shaping new products, customer strategies, and lending capabilities within a fast-paced FinTech environment.
The Company
They are an established FinTech business operating within consumer lending, with a strong foundation in credit risk and lending operations. Having built a successful core business, they are now investing in innovation and transformation to develop new lending capabilities and unlock future growth.
The organisation offers a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, experimentation is supported, and individuals have the autonomy to drive meaningful change. This is a hands-on business where ownership and commercial impact are highly valued.
The Role
As a Senior Credit Risk Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering strategic initiatives that enhance lending performance and create new opportunities for growth.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing new lending propositions, customer segments, and distribution channels
  • Building and implementing innovative credit strategies and capabilities
  • Identifying opportunities to increase customer value through cross-sell and re-lending initiatives
  • Owning projects from concept through to implementation and operational handover
  • Assessing commercial viability through analysis, modelling, and performance tracking
  • Collaborating with Product, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Risk teams to deliver business outcomes
  • Influencing stakeholders and driving initiatives without direct management responsibility
  • Taking accountability for measurable business impact and long-term success
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong credit risk experience within a FinTech, consumer lending, or related lending environment
  • Advanced SQL skills and the ability to work independently with data
  • Python experience is desirable
  • Strong understanding of credit strategy, pricing, and lending economics
  • Experience developing new products, propositions, or lending initiatives
  • Commercially focused with the ability to evaluate opportunities and make data-driven decisions
  • Comfortable operating as an individual contributor and leading through influence
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
What They Offer
  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to shape lending strategy and business growth
  • Significant ownership and autonomy
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial working culture
  • Clear opportunity to deliver measurable commercial impact
  • Exposure to a broad range of strategic, product, and credit initiatives
How to Apply
If you're a commercially minded credit risk professional who enjoys building new solutions and driving innovation within lending, apply today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

CONTACT

SIMILAR
JOB RESULTS

4k-Harnham_DA copy
CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY?

STILL
LOOKING?

If you can’t see what you’re looking for right now, send us your CV anyway – we’re always getting fresh new roles through the door.