Assistant Manager - Risk Science (Fintech)

TL;DR

Assistant Manager - Risk Science (Data Science/Fintech): Supporting all stages of model monitoring and developing new analytical solutions for commercial banking customers with an accent on predictive analytics and regulatory credit risk. Focus on building model monitoring packs, performing data manipulation using SAS/SQL/Python, and providing data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh or Leeds, UK). Work style involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of the time, at one of the office sites.

Salary: £82,726 - £87,080

Company

A leading UK financial institution transforming the future of finance for its customers and communities.

What you will do

• Build and maintain Model Monitoring packs for commercial banking customers.
• Develop new monitoring solutions to support newly developed models.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis using SAS, SQL, and Python.
• Collaborate with Risk and Finance business partners to define project objectives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Present analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders across the Risk domain.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues within the team.

Requirements

• Degree in a numerate or statistical discipline.
• Experience delivering predictive analytics in a regulatory or credit risk setting.
• Understanding of statistical modelling and interest in developing models (e.g., regression or decision trees).
• Proficiency in Python and SAS.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly from Edinburgh or Leeds, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Adaptive benefits including discounted shopping.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with dedicated support for disabilities and health initiatives.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.