Senior Manager – Credit Risk Analytics

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role, you lead a five-strong analytics team within the second-line risk function to shape advanced credit risk analytics. You drive direction, prioritisation and delivery of analytics work, modernising risk data usage through scalable dashboards and Python-driven automation. You will stay hands-on technically while guiding stakeholders and coaching the team. This is a strategic, impact-focused leadership position in a major banking risk function.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of five data analysts
Set priorities for the credit risk analytics capability
Own intake and prioritisation of analytics requirements across Risk
Partner with senior Risk and business stakeholders
Translate requirements into scoped analytic solutions
Develop scalable Power BI dashboards and reporting
Automate data preparation and analysis with Python
Identify and replace manual processes to improve efficiency
Ensure outputs provide clear and relevant risk insight
Manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships
Support the risk analytics framework and ensure regulatory alignment

Key requirements

Experience leading analytics teams in banking/financial services
Strong knowledge of banking risk data (credit risk, portfolio analytics, risk reporting)
Practical experience designing and delivering Power BI dashboards
Experience using Python for automation of analytics or reporting
Willingness to remain hands-on while leading a team
Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to prioritise, direct and develop new ideas independently
Proven coaching and mentoring track record
History of delivering analytics solutions that improve efficiency or decision-making
Stable progression in permanent roles
Background from bank or consultancy with banking client delivery
Suitable for senior manager ready for broader leadership