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🔍 We’re Hiring: Lead Credit Risk Modeller
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Credit Risk Model Development Lead to join a high-performing Credit Risk Modelling team at a fast-growing, digitally native financial services company.
This team plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of credit risk models, including both IFRS 9 and operational models. If you're experienced in credit risk model development and looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the development and implementation of IFRS 9 and operational credit risk models — both hands-on and through team leadership.
- Ensuring the model suite remains robust, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with business needs.
- Producing high-quality documentation detailing methodology, assumptions, and limitations.
- Monitoring existing models and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
- Collaborating with internal validation teams and presenting work to senior leadership and committees.
- Acting as a subject matter expert and representing the team with stakeholders across the business.
🎯 What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing IFRS 9 and operational credit risk models.
- Prior experience leading projects or managing small teams is a plus.
- Strong programming and analytical skills using tools like Python, R, SQL, SAS, and Excel.
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerical discipline.
- Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to credit risk.
- Clear communicator with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
