277 Corporate Credit Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Location: Stockport or Edinburgh (Hybrid working: 2-4 days/month in office)

Contract Length: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Daily Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Are you a technically strong Credit Risk Analyst with a passion for turning complex data into strategic insight? We're recruiting for a contract opportunity within a leading UK energy provider's residential collections team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a newly formed credit risk function.

The Role

You'll be the subject matter expert in credit risk, helping to build out a best-in-class capability from the ground up. Working alongside a team of skilled analysts, your focus will be on interpreting credit reference agency data and internal behavioural datasets to identify risk patterns, inform strategy, and support compliance requirements.

This is a hands-on, strategic role requiring deep analytical expertise and the ability to upskill others through collaboration and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer behavioural data to identify emerging trends and patterns.
• Evaluate current collections strategies to uncover weaknesses and provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements.
• Detect early warning indicators of potential risks and opportunities, enabling proactive intervention through advanced data analysis.
• Serve as the go-to expert for analytical tools and techniques across the Credit Risk and wider debt teams.
• Develop and deliver insightful reports that explain historical debt performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and contribute to regular Credit Risk meetings, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including director-level audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Credit Risk, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Credit Reference Agencies and the ability to leverage their data for impactful analysis.
• Experience in the Energy sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical platforms such as Databricks, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of delivering high-quality analysis with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and sound judgment in selecting analytical approaches.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Location: Stockport or Edinburgh (Hybrid working: 2-4 days/month in office)

Contract Length: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Daily Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Are you a technically strong Credit Risk Analyst with a passion for turning complex data into strategic insight? We're recruiting for a contract opportunity within a leading UK energy provider's residential collections team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a newly formed credit risk function.

The Role

You'll be the subject matter expert in credit risk, helping to build out a best-in-class capability from the ground up. Working alongside a team of skilled analysts, your focus will be on interpreting credit reference agency data and internal behavioural datasets to identify risk patterns, inform strategy, and support compliance requirements.

This is a hands-on, strategic role requiring deep analytical expertise and the ability to upskill others through collaboration and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer behavioural data to identify emerging trends and patterns.
• Evaluate current collections strategies to uncover weaknesses and provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements.
• Detect early warning indicators of potential risks and opportunities, enabling proactive intervention through advanced data analysis.
• Serve as the go-to expert for analytical tools and techniques across the Credit Risk and wider debt teams.
• Develop and deliver insightful reports that explain historical debt performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and contribute to regular Credit Risk meetings, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including director-level audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Credit Risk, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Credit Reference Agencies and the ability to leverage their data for impactful analysis.
• Experience in the Energy sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical platforms such as Databricks, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of delivering high-quality analysis with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and sound judgment in selecting analytical approaches.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Location: Stockport or Edinburgh (Hybrid working: 2-4 days/month in office)

Contract Length: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Daily Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Are you a technically strong Credit Risk Analyst with a passion for turning complex data into strategic insight? We're recruiting for a contract opportunity within a leading UK energy provider's residential collections team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a newly formed credit risk function.

The Role

You'll be the subject matter expert in credit risk, helping to build out a best-in-class capability from the ground up. Working alongside a team of skilled analysts, your focus will be on interpreting credit reference agency data and internal behavioural datasets to identify risk patterns, inform strategy, and support compliance requirements.

This is a hands-on, strategic role requiring deep analytical expertise and the ability to upskill others through collaboration and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer behavioural data to identify emerging trends and patterns.
• Evaluate current collections strategies to uncover weaknesses and provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements.
• Detect early warning indicators of potential risks and opportunities, enabling proactive intervention through advanced data analysis.
• Serve as the go-to expert for analytical tools and techniques across the Credit Risk and wider debt teams.
• Develop and deliver insightful reports that explain historical debt performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and contribute to regular Credit Risk meetings, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including director-level audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Credit Risk, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Credit Reference Agencies and the ability to leverage their data for impactful analysis.
• Experience in the Energy sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical platforms such as Databricks, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of delivering high-quality analysis with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and sound judgment in selecting analytical approaches.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Location: Stockport or Edinburgh (Hybrid working: 2-4 days/month in office)

Contract Length: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Daily Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Are you a technically strong Credit Risk Analyst with a passion for turning complex data into strategic insight? We're recruiting for a contract opportunity within a leading UK energy provider's residential collections team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a newly formed credit risk function.

The Role

You'll be the subject matter expert in credit risk, helping to build out a best-in-class capability from the ground up. Working alongside a team of skilled analysts, your focus will be on interpreting credit reference agency data and internal behavioural datasets to identify risk patterns, inform strategy, and support compliance requirements.

This is a hands-on, strategic role requiring deep analytical expertise and the ability to upskill others through collaboration and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer behavioural data to identify emerging trends and patterns.
• Evaluate current collections strategies to uncover weaknesses and provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements.
• Detect early warning indicators of potential risks and opportunities, enabling proactive intervention through advanced data analysis.
• Serve as the go-to expert for analytical tools and techniques across the Credit Risk and wider debt teams.
• Develop and deliver insightful reports that explain historical debt performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and contribute to regular Credit Risk meetings, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including director-level audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Credit Risk, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Credit Reference Agencies and the ability to leverage their data for impactful analysis.
• Experience in the Energy sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical platforms such as Databricks, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of delivering high-quality analysis with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and sound judgment in selecting analytical approaches.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Type: Permanent, full-time

Industry: Commodity Trading

Location: London (hybrid)

Join a leading global commodity trading firm as a Credit Risk Analyst, supporting the risk management of trading activities across physical commodities. In this dynamic role, you'll evaluate counterparty credit risk, track exposure across portfolios and help strengthen credit risk frameworks that enable secure and efficient global trading.

Key Responsibilities of the Credit Risk Analyst include:

• Assess credit risk for existing and prospective trading counterparties across energy markets
• Set, monitor and manage credit limits in line with company policies and market conditions
• Produce and analyze daily credit exposure reports; escalate breaches or concerns as needed
• Conduct credit reviews, financial statement analysis and maintain internal credit ratings
• Support the enhancement of credit risk systems, reporting tools and processes

Key Requirements of the Credit Risk Analyst include:

• Previous experience in credit risk within a commodity trading environment
• Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of credit risk concepts and mitigation tools
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with risk systems, SQL or Python is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

If you have the necessary experience and would like to find out more, please apply for immediate consideration!

Role: Credit Risk Analyst

Type: Permanent, full-time

Industry: Commodity Trading

Location: London (hybrid)

Join a leading global commodity trading firm as a Credit Risk Analyst, supporting the risk management of trading activities across physical commodities. In this dynamic role, you'll evaluate counterparty credit risk, track exposure across portfolios and help strengthen credit risk frameworks that enable secure and efficient global trading.

Key Responsibilities of the Credit Risk Analyst include:

• Assess credit risk for existing and prospective trading counterparties across energy markets
• Set, monitor and manage credit limits in line with company policies and market conditions
• Produce and analyze daily credit exposure reports; escalate breaches or concerns as needed
• Conduct credit reviews, financial statement analysis and maintain internal credit ratings
• Support the enhancement of credit risk systems, reporting tools and processes

Key Requirements of the Credit Risk Analyst include:

• Previous experience in credit risk within a commodity trading environment
• Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of credit risk concepts and mitigation tools
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with risk systems, SQL or Python is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

If you have the necessary experience and would like to find out more, please apply for immediate consideration!

About Us:

Zenith Bank (UK) Limited (ZBUK) is a subsidiary of Zenith Bank PLC, the most profitable bank in Nigeria with an established trajectory of superlative performance, as well a strong pedigree of innovation, resilience, and market dominance. On an annual basis, Zenith Bank PLC amasses a string of notable awards; one of the most recent being listed as the sole Nigerian brand on the World’s top 100 companies in 2023 by the World Finance Magazine.

Zenith Bank (UK) Limited (ZBUK) was set up with a clear strategy to leverage trade and investment flows between Nigeria and Europe, by providing intermediary banking services and facilities for trade-related working capital and capital expenditure.

Zenith Bank recognizes the importance of leveraging a highly skilled workforce to achieve its strategic and operational goals. The bank is committed to providing an environment that is conducive for effective performance by availing all staff the necessary learning opportunity. We value the well-being of our staff and we encourage them to strike a balance between their work and personal lives, thereby creating a healthy atmosphere for personal development and career success.

With the introduction of new services here in the UK and our unparalleled knowledge of business with Africa, our 5 year strategy ensures “Controlled Growth” as we aim to become the Bank of choice for businesses wishing to transact in the African continent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis of new and review credit proposals for corporates, banks and sovereigns as 2nd Line of Defence; prepare Independent Credit Assessment for Management Credit Committee and support day to day excess / unauthorised activity controls.
• Support the team effort to manage daily limits, collateral and flow of drawdown requests.
• Support Risk Management in upgrading credit risk policies, processes and controls.
• Critically assess existing procedures, identify control gaps / weaknesses and suggest ahead of implementing practical solutions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Independently assess and challenge (as 2nd line of defence) credit applications for a variety of counterparties including corporates, banks and sovereigns.
• Analyse financial information such as annual reports, management accounts and cash flow statements and provide thorough assessment of credit worthiness and appropriateness of ratings.
• Facilitate drawdown requests, daily limit reports, collateral and excess / unauthorised activity management.
• Identify and follow up on day to day account controls with respective managers.
• Perform periodic reviews of existing non-bank, bank and country credit counterparties.
• Work closely with Risk Administration team regarding loan documentation and other workflow matters.
• Assist in the management of all necessary documentation involved in the credit application and the documenting of facilities.
• Suggest and implement better credit risk assessment metrics and techniques.
• Communicate the Bank’s Strategy with the 1st Line of Defence and give clear credit advice aligned to the Strategy.
• Assisting with wider up-skilling of credit knowledge across both 1st Line of Defence and Credit Risk teams, by developing, preparing and conducting relevant training and workshops.
• Produce management information and reports for EXCO, Management Credit Committee, Board Risk Committee, and the Board.
• Assist the Manager in the analysis of KRIs to identify areas of risk in the operating environment and work with Market and Operational Risk to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
• Assist the Finance Department through the validation of External Ratings for IFRS9 calculations and ECL.

Additional responsibilities:

• Supporting the Manager, Credit Risk and Documentation and the Chief Risk Officer where necessary including ECL returns.
• Providing relief across Credit Risk during any absences.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice, key market developments (including Nigeria) and regulatory developments.
• Proactively develop ‘Identification and monitoring’ on all aspects of Credit Risk.
• Complying with the FCA/PRA’s Individual Conduct Rules, as outlined below.
• To “live” the values of the Bank and be a valuable team member.

Skills Required:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified, CFA finalist, Master of Credit Risk or equivalent are all advantageous qualifications.
• Credit risk trained and have prior analytical experience (>5yrs).
• Knowledge of legal, compliance, accounting and market-risk related issues involved in the approval of credit.
• Knowledge of domestic Nigerian/ Ghanaian markets and of other sub-Saharan African markets is desirable.
• Able to communicate credit assessment challenges confidently with Senior Management including at the Management Credit Committee level.
• Experience or exposure to working in a Trade Finance environment.
• Driven, ambitious, self-starter who can grasp a concept quickly and deliver a reasoned investigation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of the control environment and operating within it.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of current AML/KYC requirements.
• Good IT skills - Microsoft Office package.

This is a 9 Month FTC position, paying up to £70,000 based on experience.

Job Title: Junior Credit Risk Analyst – Digital Assets / Crypto

Location: London (Hybrid – Mayfair)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

About the Company

We are partnered with a rapidly growing fintech business at the forefront of digital assets and institutional finance . Backed by a well-established global investment group with over $1bn in assets, they specialise in providing secure, scalable financial solutions to tier-1 institutional counterparties across the wholesale crypto and digital asset ecosystem.

Operating at the intersection of traditional capital markets and blockchain innovation , this firm has built a reputation for trust, transparency, and risk discipline, key pillars in servicing some of the world’s largest trading firms, market makers, and institutional lenders.

This is a rare chance to join a business that combines start-up agility with institutional scale , offering junior professionals the opportunity to grow their expertise in a cutting-edge sector.

The Role

As a Junior Credit Risk Analyst , you will play a critical role in supporting the firm’s counterparty risk management framework . Working closely with senior risk managers and traders, you will help assess, monitor, and report on the firm’s exposures to wholesale crypto counterparties, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated effectively.

This position offers unparalleled exposure to credit risk in the digital assets space , working alongside senior industry experts and engaging directly with high-profile institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding and credit assessment of institutional counterparties (exchanges, market makers, hedge funds, brokers).
• Monitor daily exposures and assist with counterparty credit risk reporting .
• Support in setting and reviewing credit limits , escalation processes, and collateral requirements.
• Work with senior analysts to assess liquidity, market, and operational risks associated with counterparties.
• Contribute to the development of risk models, policies, and procedures .
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, trading, and compliance teams to ensure effective risk controls.
• Produce management information (MI) and present insights to stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for someone ambitious, detail-oriented, and passionate about financial markets. Previous experience in digital assets isn’t essential but an interest in the crypto ecosystem will set you apart.

Essential skills/experience:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Maths, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in risk, credit analysis, operations, or financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Knowledge of financial statements, credit metrics, or counterparty risk.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable skills:

• Exposure to crypto, blockchain, or fintech.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with wholesale markets or institutional counterparties.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a fast-growing fintech that’s shaping the future of institutional digital assets.
• Gain direct exposure to tier-1 counterparties and wholesale crypto institutions.
• Work with a high-calibre leadership team from leading global banks, FinTech's, and trading firms.
• Hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Job Title: Junior Credit Risk Analyst – Digital Assets / Crypto

Location: London (Hybrid – Mayfair)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

About the Company

We are partnered with a rapidly growing fintech business at the forefront of digital assets and institutional finance . Backed by a well-established global investment group with over $1bn in assets, they specialise in providing secure, scalable financial solutions to tier-1 institutional counterparties across the wholesale crypto and digital asset ecosystem.

Operating at the intersection of traditional capital markets and blockchain innovation , this firm has built a reputation for trust, transparency, and risk discipline, key pillars in servicing some of the world’s largest trading firms, market makers, and institutional lenders.

This is a rare chance to join a business that combines start-up agility with institutional scale , offering junior professionals the opportunity to grow their expertise in a cutting-edge sector.

The Role

As a Junior Credit Risk Analyst , you will play a critical role in supporting the firm’s counterparty risk management framework . Working closely with senior risk managers and traders, you will help assess, monitor, and report on the firm’s exposures to wholesale crypto counterparties, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated effectively.

This position offers unparalleled exposure to credit risk in the digital assets space , working alongside senior industry experts and engaging directly with high-profile institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding and credit assessment of institutional counterparties (exchanges, market makers, hedge funds, brokers).
• Monitor daily exposures and assist with counterparty credit risk reporting .
• Support in setting and reviewing credit limits , escalation processes, and collateral requirements.
• Work with senior analysts to assess liquidity, market, and operational risks associated with counterparties.
• Contribute to the development of risk models, policies, and procedures .
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, trading, and compliance teams to ensure effective risk controls.
• Produce management information (MI) and present insights to stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for someone ambitious, detail-oriented, and passionate about financial markets. Previous experience in digital assets isn’t essential but an interest in the crypto ecosystem will set you apart.

Essential skills/experience:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Maths, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in risk, credit analysis, operations, or financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Knowledge of financial statements, credit metrics, or counterparty risk.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable skills:

• Exposure to crypto, blockchain, or fintech.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with wholesale markets or institutional counterparties.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a fast-growing fintech that’s shaping the future of institutional digital assets.
• Gain direct exposure to tier-1 counterparties and wholesale crypto institutions.
• Work with a high-calibre leadership team from leading global banks, FinTech's, and trading firms.
• Hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and a collaborative culture.