Senior Manager, Core Risk Strategy

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Core Risk Strategy (Credit Lending): Own the full spectrum of customer lending strategy across products and portfolios, from data mining and insight generation to risk analytics and decisioning with an accent on portfolio monitoring, operational controls, and strategic improvements. Focus on leading champion/challenger testing, automating insights, strengthening risk governance, and driving continuous enhancement of customer lifecycle strategies.

Location: London (#LI-Hybrid)

Company

UK-based lender managing recognizable credit brands, focused on customer lending portfolios.

What you will do

• Own customer lending strategy: data mining, insights, risk analytics, and decisioning across all products.
• Drive portfolio monitoring with automated reporting, triggers, and analysis for leadership and Credit Forum.
• Strengthen operational delivery and controls across lines of defence.
• Oversee champion/challenger testing lifecycle from design to reporting.
• Lead strategic projects to enhance team capabilities, decisioning, and customer strategies.

Requirements

• London-based (hybrid)
• Strong experience in credit risk, portfolio analytics, or customer management strategy
• Proven track record leading teams, managing stakeholders, delivering complex initiatives
• Deep analytical skills with insight-driven decisioning
• Mindset focused on control, governance, operational excellence
• Confidence presenting complex analysis to senior committees

Culture & Benefits

• Values innovation, data-driven thinking, and strategic leadership
• Inclusive culture valuing diversity; equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable adjustments for disabilities or caring responsibilities
• Uses Textio for inclusive job design and hiring