Senior Manager - Credit Risk Modelling

Barclay Simpson
1 month ago
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My client is one of the largest banks in the UK, renowned for their flexible working culture, remote working opportunities, excellent benefits and outstanding internal culture and career progression.


Reporting directly to the Head of IFRS9 and Stress Testing, you will play a critical role in shaping our risk modelling strategy, enhancing issue resolution, and driving actionable business insights.

As part of a build out of the risk modelling team I am looking for an experienced risk modeller to lead a talented team of modellers and data scientists responsible for developing and managing risk and macroeconomic models to forecast the bank’s loss provisions. You’ll have a wide remit that spans all types of models within the credit risk landscape (mainly impairment, stress and climate risk models), with exposure to both Retail and Business banking products and customers. Your team will focus on the development, validation, management, and monitoring of models, ensuring they provide exceptional support to key stakeholders across Risk and Finance.

You will direct delivery of modelling projects across diverse portfolios, adapting to changing demands and priorities, acting as an SME across all relevant projects, delivering detailed technical challenges across retail and business banking portfolios, ensuring models are robust and aligned with best practices.


You will need significant prior experience of advanced credit risk modelling techniques in a leadership role, with an excellent track record of people management, performance coaching and team development. In addition, advanced understanding of PRA regulatory frameworks, risk appetite and cutting edge modelling techniques.

Please note, this role does not offer Visa sponsorship.

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