Credit Risk Director

CREDIT RISK DIRECTOR UP TO £130,000 LONDON HYBRID WORKING (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK IN-OFFICE) Join a high-impact financial services consultancy as a senior leader, where you'll shape strategy, lead complex analytics projects, and build strong client relationships. This is a standout opportunity to combine hands-on expertise with leadership and commercial influence in a growing, data-driven environment. THE COMPANY This organisation is a well-established advisory firm within financial services. They partner with clients to deliver data-driven solutions across lending portfolios and customer strategy. The business offers a collaborative environment with strong opportunities for leadership and progression. THE ROLE As a Director, you will lead the delivery of complex credit risk projects while contributing to business development and team leadership. You will oversee multiple engagements and ensure high-quality outcomes for clients. Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following: • Leading end-to-end delivery of credit risk and analytics projects, from scoping through to completion • Managing and mentoring teams of analysts to deliver high-quality outputs • Overseeing modelling and analytical work, including hands-on contribution where required • Building client relationships and supporting new business opportunities and proposals • Contributing to internal capability development, training and best practice standards SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful Director will have the following skills and experience: • Strong experience in credit risk and analytics within consumer or SME lending • Proven ability to manage analytical projects and lead teams effectively • Experience developing and applying models such as scorecards, forecasting or strategy models • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, SQL or SAS • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders BENEFITS The successful Credit Risk Director will receive a salary up to £130,000.