1 to 25 of 46 Permanent Credit Risk Jobs in the City of London

Head of Credit Risk London Based - Hybrid working My client is a scale up SME lender launched in the UK since 2021 – Being backed by an institutional funder, they have closed £4M of equity and £45M of debt funding making 2025 a pivotal point in the growth journey Due to the bespoke in house tech they are able … solution to SME business with focus on the SME being in control of how and when they spend it... We are looking for a skilled and analytical Head of Credit Risk who is passionate about assessing financial risk, building a world-class underwriting process, and actively involved in portfolio monitoring to ensure the ongoing health and performance … of credit exposures. As an early hire in this pivotal role, you will shape our credit risk framework, contributing directly to our growth and success. You will be responsible for building and overseeing the credit evaluation process and ongoing portfolio risk management and reporting, ensuring to maintain a healthy portfolio while delivering the best possible More ❯

Head of Credit Risk London Based - Hybrid working My client is a scale up SME lender launched in the UK since 2021 – Being backed by an institutional funder, they have closed £4M of equity and £45M of debt funding making 2025 a pivotal point in the growth journey Due to the bespoke in house tech they are able … solution to SME business with focus on the SME being in control of how and when they spend it... We are looking for a skilled and analytical Head of Credit Risk who is passionate about assessing financial risk, building a world-class underwriting process, and actively involved in portfolio monitoring to ensure the ongoing health and performance … of credit exposures. As an early hire in this pivotal role, you will shape our credit risk framework, contributing directly to our growth and success. You will be responsible for building and overseeing the credit evaluation process and ongoing portfolio risk management and reporting, ensuring to maintain a healthy portfolio while delivering the best possible More ❯

Lead with Insight & Impact — Join Us as a Senior Credit Risk Manager Up to £80,000 plus benefits and bonus - Hybrid/London (2 days) Our client are a fast paced bank currently undergoing an exciting transformation in consumer finance. With growth on the horizon, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evolving from credit risk oversight into a broader Prudential and Credit Risk Oversight Manager role. This position offers mentorship, cross-functional influence, and the chance to evolve as a confident leader in risk. Why You’ll Thrive Here Career growth with purpose : start as a Senior Credit Risk Manager, with a clear path to expanded oversight in … can lean on : flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional life. Make real impact every day : your insights will influence portfolio quality and shape our bank’s risk strategy as we scale. What You’ll Do Credit Risk Management Shape and calibrate credit risk appetite and oversee related policies, procedures, and models for More ❯

Lead with Insight & Impact — Join Us as a Senior Credit Risk Manager Up to £80,000 plus benefits and bonus - Hybrid/London (2 days) Our client are a fast paced bank currently undergoing an exciting transformation in consumer finance. With growth on the horizon, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evolving from credit risk oversight into a broader Prudential and Credit Risk Oversight Manager role. This position offers mentorship, cross-functional influence, and the chance to evolve as a confident leader in risk. Why You’ll Thrive Here Career growth with purpose : start as a Senior Credit Risk Manager, with a clear path to expanded oversight in … can lean on : flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional life. Make real impact every day : your insights will influence portfolio quality and shape our bank’s risk strategy as we scale. What You’ll Do Credit Risk Management Shape and calibrate credit risk appetite and oversee related policies, procedures, and models for More ❯

Senior Credit Risk Analyst – German Market Focus 📍 Location: London (Hybrid) 💰 Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Stock Options We're hiring a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join a high-growth fintech lender expanding rapidly across the UK, EU, and US. This role will be instrumental in shaping credit strategy and risk analytics across European portfolios, with a specific focus on the German SME or consumer lending market . 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing: Leading credit risk analysis and policy development for the German lending market Building and maintaining credit scoring models and risk frameworks (PD, LGD, EAD) Working closely with data, product, and commercial teams to … deliver data-driven strategies Monitoring portfolio performance and recommending optimisation strategies Designing analytical tools and dashboards to enhance credit decisioning ✅ What We're Looking For: Strong experience in credit risk within SME or consumer lending Deep understanding of German credit risk practices and regulation Advanced SQL skills; comfort working with large datasets Analytical mindset and More ❯

Senior Credit Risk Analyst – German Market Focus 📍 Location: London (Hybrid) 💰 Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Stock Options We're hiring a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join a high-growth fintech lender expanding rapidly across the UK, EU, and US. This role will be instrumental in shaping credit strategy and risk analytics across European portfolios, with a specific focus on the German SME or consumer lending market . 🔍 What You’ll Be Doing: Leading credit risk analysis and policy development for the German lending market Building and maintaining credit scoring models and risk frameworks (PD, LGD, EAD) Working closely with data, product, and commercial teams to … deliver data-driven strategies Monitoring portfolio performance and recommending optimisation strategies Designing analytical tools and dashboards to enhance credit decisioning ✅ What We're Looking For: Strong experience in credit risk within SME or consumer lending Deep understanding of German credit risk practices and regulation Advanced SQL skills; comfort working with large datasets Analytical mindset and More ❯

Risk Modelling Consultant – IRB For this role we can only accept applicants who have IRB Modelling experience and ideally skills in Python. You’ll be able to commute to London on a full time basis and be a UK Resident. There are some incredible benefits on offer here including super healthy client introduction commissions and a company Bonus scheme … this Boutique Consultancy which means the potential to earn equity and share in the success of the Business. The Client: The Client are a fast-growing consultancy specialising in risk analytics and modelling services for leading financial institutions. Working with Tier 1 banks and other major clients, they provide cutting-edge solutions in credit risk, stress testing … will be a 2x stage interview process, initially Teams then face to face. We’re ideally looking for Candidates to start ASAP. Salary from £65-90k Base Keywords: Credit Risk Analyst, Modelling Analyst, Senior Credit Risk Analyst, Risk modeller, modelling analyst, Senior Analyst, IFRS9, IRB, Modelling, IFRS 9, Python, SAS, PhD, Quantitative, Quant, Analyst More ❯

A high-growth fintech, partnering with some of the largest names in payments and technology, is looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst with deep experience in the German SME or consumer lending market. The company provide AI credit risk solutions allowing partners to provide quick access to tailored funding. The opportunity: Leading credit risk analysis and portfolio monitoring Shaping underwriting strategy, pricing, and credit policy Analysing portfolio performance and risk trends using SQL Delivering actionable insights to improve decisioning and portfolio returns Essential experience: 2–5+ years in credit risk (consumer or SME), with direct exposure to the German market. This a must. Strong understanding of PD, LGD, EAD … Confident using SQL for data analysis and performance tracking Familiarity with credit scoring and financial modelling Commercial mindset and excellent communication skills Comfortable in a scaling, data-led fintech environment Why apply? Join a high-impact, product-led fintech in a major growth phase Play a key role in shaping credit strategy for the German market Opportunity to More ❯

A high-growth fintech, partnering with some of the largest names in payments and technology, is looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst with deep experience in the German SME or consumer lending market. The company provide AI credit risk solutions allowing partners to provide quick access to tailored funding. The opportunity: Leading credit risk analysis and portfolio monitoring Shaping underwriting strategy, pricing, and credit policy Analysing portfolio performance and risk trends using SQL Delivering actionable insights to improve decisioning and portfolio returns Essential experience: 2–5+ years in credit risk (consumer or SME), with direct exposure to the German market. This a must. Strong understanding of PD, LGD, EAD … Confident using SQL for data analysis and performance tracking Familiarity with credit scoring and financial modelling Commercial mindset and excellent communication skills Comfortable in a scaling, data-led fintech environment Why apply? Join a high-impact, product-led fintech in a major growth phase Play a key role in shaping credit strategy for the German market Opportunity to More ❯

Credit Strategy Manager Up to £110,000 Hybrid London The Company I am hiring a Credit Strategy Manager leading consumer finance FinTech’s based in London. Within this role you will be bringing your acquisitions and ECM strategy experience to focus on driving business growth through acquisitions and revenue from existing using tools like SQL and Python alongside … your credit strategy background! The Role As a Credit Strategy Manager, you will be: Developing new insights to drive optimisation of credit risk strategies. Detecting new trends on customer data to help increase business revenue Developing credit risk strategies for Acquisitions and existing customers Working with senior leadership to implement/improve strategy. Using … SQL and Python daily for strategy development Your skills and experience To be successful as a Credit Strategy Manager, you will need: Experience as a credit risk strategy manager/lead Experience working in a fast-paced environment Experience developing credit risk strategies for Acquisitions Ideally some experience developing ECM and Collections strategies Experience working More ❯

Credit Strategy Manager Up to £110,000 Hybrid London The Company I am hiring a Credit Strategy Manager leading consumer finance FinTech’s based in London. Within this role you will be bringing your acquisitions and ECM strategy experience to focus on driving business growth through acquisitions and revenue from existing using tools like SQL and Python alongside … your credit strategy background! The Role As a Credit Strategy Manager, you will be: Developing new insights to drive optimisation of credit risk strategies. Detecting new trends on customer data to help increase business revenue Developing credit risk strategies for Acquisitions and existing customers Working with senior leadership to implement/improve strategy. Using … SQL and Python daily for strategy development Your skills and experience To be successful as a Credit Strategy Manager, you will need: Experience as a credit risk strategy manager/lead Experience working in a fast-paced environment Experience developing credit risk strategies for Acquisitions Ideally some experience developing ECM and Collections strategies Experience working More ❯

CREDIT RISK CONSULTANT UP TO £80,000 LONDON This role is a core role within the client analytics function of this consultancy. You will use bureau data to assist client queries and modelling assignments. You will engage heavily with internal stakeholders and external clients to support and drive revenue for the business. THE COMPANY This company is a … helping financial institutions, companies, governmental agencies, and employers make better informed decisions. THE ROLE You will be doing the following daily: Actively engage with clients, building partnerships with their risk and analytics teams, and gaining in-depth knowledge of relevant industries, client business models, challenges, and opportunities. Craft persuasive proposals to secure new analytics and consultancy projects. Manage the … delivery of analytical projects using CRA data assets, including credit strategy and model development, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. This encompasses all phases, such as sample design, retrospective analysis, performance analysis, population split analysis, and reject analysis. Develop extensive knowledge of data structures, applications, and permissible uses across consumer, commercial, and open banking sectors. Apply statistical techniques More ❯

CREDIT RISK CONSULTANT UP TO £80,000 LONDON This role is a core role within the client analytics function of this consultancy. You will use bureau data to assist client queries and modelling assignments. You will engage heavily with internal stakeholders and external clients to support and drive revenue for the business. THE COMPANY This company is a … helping financial institutions, companies, governmental agencies, and employers make better informed decisions. THE ROLE You will be doing the following daily: Actively engage with clients, building partnerships with their risk and analytics teams, and gaining in-depth knowledge of relevant industries, client business models, challenges, and opportunities. Craft persuasive proposals to secure new analytics and consultancy projects. Manage the … delivery of analytical projects using CRA data assets, including credit strategy and model development, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. This encompasses all phases, such as sample design, retrospective analysis, performance analysis, population split analysis, and reject analysis. Develop extensive knowledge of data structures, applications, and permissible uses across consumer, commercial, and open banking sectors. Apply statistical techniques More ❯

Risk Reporting Data Engineering Lead Central London/Hybrid Financial Risk Data/Data Analytics/International Banking Base salary: c. £135k + bonus + comprehensive bens. As a tech recruitment partner for this international bank, we're assisting in hiring a Technical Lead for the Risk Reporting team, which involves designing technologies for data warehousing, mining … You Ready to Lead in a Fast-Paced, Global Environment? The client seeks a Data & Analytics Engineering Lead to head an international team (10-15 members), driving innovation in Risk Reporting. As the organisation evolves with regulations and tech, they need someone with strong technical leadership, a passion for data, and a drive to architect impactful risk management … solutions. Main Purpose Lead and develop a high-performing team of 10-15 Engineers delivering robust, scalable risk reporting solutions globally. Key Responsibilities Mentor an international team focused on risk data ingestion, transformation, and reporting. Act as SME in database and reporting solutions, working with Risk stakeholders to meet business needs. Design innovative, fault-tolerant systems for More ❯

Risk Reporting Data Engineering Lead Central London/Hybrid Financial Risk Data/Data Analytics/International Banking Base salary: c. £135k + bonus + comprehensive bens. As a tech recruitment partner for this international bank, we're assisting in hiring a Technical Lead for the Risk Reporting team, which involves designing technologies for data warehousing, mining … You Ready to Lead in a Fast-Paced, Global Environment? The client seeks a Data & Analytics Engineering Lead to head an international team (10-15 members), driving innovation in Risk Reporting. As the organisation evolves with regulations and tech, they need someone with strong technical leadership, a passion for data, and a drive to architect impactful risk management … solutions. Main Purpose Lead and develop a high-performing team of 10-15 Engineers delivering robust, scalable risk reporting solutions globally. Key Responsibilities Mentor an international team focused on risk data ingestion, transformation, and reporting. Act as SME in database and reporting solutions, working with Risk stakeholders to meet business needs. Design innovative, fault-tolerant systems for More ❯

SENIOR CREDIT RISK ANALYST - GERMANY £80,000 LONDON (3 days p/w) THE COMPANY This is an exciting opportunity with an ambitious FinTech that focus on harnessing data to enhance their lending decisions. This business have been growing in recent years and are now in an excellent position where they are targeting further success across multiple geographies. … THE ROLE Driving the development of a wide range of credit risk and pricing strategies across the lending book, specifically for the German market Using statistical models and wider analytical tools to drive insight into book performance Wider work on customer analytics and behavioural trends, including work on acquisition and underwriting Close stakeholder interaction and work with internal … teams YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Previous experience in and knowledge of SQL is essential Experience in developing credit risk strategies is essential Prior work with the German lending market is essential Experience with SME or wider business lending is highly desirable SALARY AND BENEFITS Base salary of up to £80,000 Discretionary Bonus Company pension scheme Company equity More ❯

SENIOR CREDIT RISK ANALYST - GERMANY £80,000 LONDON (3 days p/w) THE COMPANY This is an exciting opportunity with an ambitious FinTech that focus on harnessing data to enhance their lending decisions. This business have been growing in recent years and are now in an excellent position where they are targeting further success across multiple geographies. … THE ROLE Driving the development of a wide range of credit risk and pricing strategies across the lending book, specifically for the German market Using statistical models and wider analytical tools to drive insight into book performance Wider work on customer analytics and behavioural trends, including work on acquisition and underwriting Close stakeholder interaction and work with internal … teams YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Previous experience in and knowledge of SQL is essential Experience in developing credit risk strategies is essential Prior work with the German lending market is essential Experience with SME or wider business lending is highly desirable SALARY AND BENEFITS Base salary of up to £80,000 Discretionary Bonus Company pension scheme Company equity More ❯

Lead Software Developer | £100,000 | London | Financial Services Overview A market leading financial company is seeking a Lead Software Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of risk and compliance technology solutions across its Marketing operations. This is a high-impact role at the centre of a business transformation journey, with responsibility for building robust, scalable systems for … market risk, credit risk, operational risk, compliance, and regulatory reporting.The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with commodities trading knowledge, driving the development of innovative solutions to support a complex, global marketing business. Role & Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of risk reporting, P&L attribution, and compliance systems for Marketing IM Develop tools … for real-time dashboards, scenario analysis, and risk monitoring (market, credit, operational) Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for risk analytics and reporting Implement scalable solutions to monitor risks across inventories, derivatives, FX, and counterparty credit Enhance and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) risk platforms Collaborate with risk teams to gather More ❯

We're partnering with a high-growth consumer lending fintech looking to hire a Senior Credit Risk Modeller to help shape and scale their risk modelling capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic credit function at a time of strategic growth, where innovation, collaboration, and data-led decision making are core to the company … s mission. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in credit strategy and commercial impact. The job Develop and maintain scorecards and forecasting models across the customer lifecycle - from acquisition through to collections. Use risk insights to drive commercial outcomes, partnering closely with pricing and product … teams. Shape credit risk strategy with data-driven insight, bringing fresh thinking and innovation to improve portfolio performance. Monitor model performance, identify trends, and implement remedial actions where necessary. Lead documentation and contribute to strong model governance frameworks. Required background Strong credit modelling background with experience in scorecards and/or forecasting. Deep understanding of consumer credit More ❯

We're partnering with a high-growth consumer lending fintech looking to hire a Senior Credit Risk Modeller to help shape and scale their risk modelling capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic credit function at a time of strategic growth, where innovation, collaboration, and data-led decision making are core to the company … s mission. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in credit strategy and commercial impact. The job Develop and maintain scorecards and forecasting models across the customer lifecycle - from acquisition through to collections. Use risk insights to drive commercial outcomes, partnering closely with pricing and product … teams. Shape credit risk strategy with data-driven insight, bringing fresh thinking and innovation to improve portfolio performance. Monitor model performance, identify trends, and implement remedial actions where necessary. Lead documentation and contribute to strong model governance frameworks. Required background Strong credit modelling background with experience in scorecards and/or forecasting. Deep understanding of consumer credit More ❯

Senior Data Scientist - Risk | Automotive🚘 | London (Hybrid) | £60,000–£90,000 Peaple Talent is working in partnership with a top-tier Automotive company focused on delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. As the UK’s largest car leasing provider, they currently support over 750,000 drivers. What sets this client apart is their inclusion of full insurance coverage within … the UK’s largest motor fleet insurance policy. We’re now looking to onboard several Senior Data Scientists. These individuals will play a key role in strengthening the model risk management framework and ensuring accurate implementation of all forecast models. What we're looking for: Solid academic background in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related discipline A … number of years experience in Risk Modelling, Credit Risk, Risk Management Proficiency in statistical tools, preferably Python or R Practical exposure to machine learning, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics techniques Industry experience in Automotive, Finance, or Manufacturing is highly desirable What’s in it for you: 💰 Salary : £60,000–£90,000 📍 Location : London (3 days per More ❯

Senior Data Scientist - Risk | Automotive🚘 | London (Hybrid) | £60,000–£90,000 Peaple Talent is working in partnership with a top-tier Automotive company focused on delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. As the UK’s largest car leasing provider, they currently support over 750,000 drivers. What sets this client apart is their inclusion of full insurance coverage within … the UK’s largest motor fleet insurance policy. We’re now looking to onboard several Senior Data Scientists. These individuals will play a key role in strengthening the model risk management framework and ensuring accurate implementation of all forecast models. What we're looking for: Solid academic background in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related discipline A … number of years experience in Risk Modelling, Credit Risk, Risk Management Proficiency in statistical tools, preferably Python or R Practical exposure to machine learning, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics techniques Industry experience in Automotive, Finance, or Manufacturing is highly desirable What’s in it for you: 💰 Salary : £60,000–£90,000 📍 Location : London (3 days per More ❯

Senior Data Scientist - Credit Risk London – Hybrid Up to £80,000 + Benefits Our client is a high-growth fintech revolutionising consumer finance through cutting-edge technology and data science. Backed by top investors and consistently rated as a market leader, they are transforming the way loans, credit cards, and financial products are delivered - offering customers faster … more transparent, and seamless experiences. As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing proprietary risk models that drive strategic decision-making and product innovation. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll apply advanced machine learning techniques to improve underwriting quality and enhance financial product offerings. Key Responsibilities Build and refine credit risk … on a separate ML engineering team. Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. What We’re Looking For Strong Python experience, with knowledge of ML techniques. Familiarity with the credit industry, financial products, and data-driven risk modelling. Experience across Credit modelling, lending, PoD etc Strong educational background from a top university in a STEM subject A More ❯

Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is building impactful financial … products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, and guide a … growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data Own the full model More ❯

Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is building impactful financial … products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, and guide a … growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data Own the full model More ❯