Junior Credit Risk Analyst

Role - Junior Credit Risk Analyst

Location - Hybrid working with office based in Newport

Hours - Mon-Fri fulltime

With vibrant and collaborative offices in Newport, our client really is creating a progressive and engaging place to work.

They are an award winning business, and with one eye on the future, no two days will be the same, no matter what your role. Customers are at the heart of everything they do, and it is the way that they do business, and the technology they deploy to support customers which keeps them coming back to them.

That's why they need people like you. People with a passion for people. An open ear, a kind word, explaining things in simple terms - It's the little things that make a big difference when it comes to customers.

They are now recruiting for a Junior Credit Risk Analyst to join their team in Newport. As a Junior Risk Analyst, you will assist in the development of risk management processes, frameworks, and policies, and will analyse data to identify potential risk areas. You will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting on risk levels to senior management, and for recommending appropriate actions when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of risk management processes, frameworks, and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk.
• Analyse data to support risk identification and assessment.
• Monitor and report on risk levels to senior management.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices

Key skills

• Basic proficiency with SQL, SAS and/or Python required for data manipulation
• An understanding of the concept of statistical models, KPI dashboards and Risk Frameworks
• A background in delivering and supporting risk strategies through statistical analysis
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye on data visualisation using Tableau
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years' service
• Opt in private medical cover
• Subsidised gym membership
• Pension scheme
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme and are committed to Equality and Inclusion in the workplace.

A bit more about our client

They were established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 26 years on, they have grown to become one of the UK's largest independent finance houses, helping more than 45,000 businesses to access finance to purchase business-critical equipment and vehicles quickly and easily