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Head of Credit Risk Acquisitions

Head of Credit Risk Acquisitions

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  • Permanent
  • London (Remote)
  • £100,000 - £110,000
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid

Head of Credit Risk Acquisitions

Credit Cards

Up to £110K

3 days a week in London

 

Job Description:

  • Drive improvements and growth in decision strategy for New Business Origination.
  • Responsible for risk decision, limit allocation, and pricing.
  • Deliver analytical thought leadership and end-to-end, in-depth analytical delivery for New Business Origination programs
  • Partner effectively with Commercial, Ops, Tech, Finance, and Reg teams to deliver investor returns as well as an exceptional customer experience in line with all regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage a team of analysts and partner with a team of Data Scientists to deploy and leverage statistical and financial models that deliver highly optimized and controlled New Business Origination programs.
  • Own and update models, strategies, policies, and procedures and be able to present and defend them to stakeholders – internal as well as external (regulators and investors).

 

Key Requirements:

  • Leading by example and rolling up sleeves to get things done.
  • Deep conceptual and technical understanding of Credit Risk, Analytics, Statistical Model deployment and use demonstrated prior analytical/first-line risk experience in the Card industry.
  • Deep conceptual and commercial understanding of New Business Origination programs and unit economics.
  • The ability to prioritize workloads and manage time effectively.
  • Comfortable using direct language and speaking in a straightforward yet respectful manner to save people’s time and simplify everyone’s workday.
  • Self-motivated and can switch between working independently to collaborating as a team with ease.
  • 8+ years experience in Credit cards.
  • Prior Management Experience in Analytics / Risk. Two direct reports – no previous management experience needed, however mentoring & previous project lead experience necessary.

 

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Job Overview
Offered Salary
£100,000 - £110,000
Job Location
London
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant
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