315 Credit Risk Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a prestigious financial institution, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Financial Risk Management to lead their risk operations. This is a critical, fully remote role where you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks to safeguard the company's assets and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee all aspects of financial risk, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk, providing essential leadership and guidance to the risk management function. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial markets, regulatory landscapes, and sophisticated risk modelling techniques.

Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining robust risk policies and procedures, conducting regular risk assessments and stress testing, and developing mitigation strategies. You will lead a team of risk professionals, fostering a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management throughout the organisation. The Head of Financial Risk Management will also be responsible for managing regulatory relationships, preparing reports for senior management and the board, and ensuring adherence to all relevant compliance requirements. This role demands strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership qualities to navigate the complexities of the financial services industry.

We are looking for candidates with a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, and significant experience in senior risk management roles within the banking or financial services sector. Professional certifications such as FRM or PRM are highly desirable. Proven expertise in risk modelling, quantitative analysis, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III/IV), and risk management software is essential. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead risk management efforts in a remote-first environment, contributing significantly to the financial health and stability of a leading organisation.

Our client is seeking a strategic and accomplished Head of Financial Risk Management to lead their risk division. This role requires an on-site presence to ensure direct oversight and collaboration with key stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization. Your remit will include identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, such as market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. You will lead a team of risk professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Key responsibilities involve overseeing stress testing, capital adequacy assessments, and regulatory compliance related to financial risk. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial services, a deep understanding of risk management principles and methodologies, and a proven ability to manage complex financial instruments and exposures. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for engaging with executive management, board members, and regulatory bodies. You must be adept at translating complex risk concepts into actionable strategies and reporting. Proficiency in risk modeling software and a thorough knowledge of banking regulations are critical. This is a high-impact leadership position that offers the opportunity to significantly shape the financial resilience and strategic direction of our organization, based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK .

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
American Express has a network that connects millions of consumers, merchants and businesses around the globe in a payments and commerce ecosystem that creates value for all its constituents.
Our **Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS) Risk Management Team** stands behind each of these purchases, thus protecting this network of millions of consumers, merchants and businesses. Our team makes this happen by leveraging advanced machine learning and network algorithms.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging large amounts of linked and unstructured data within the Third-Party Processing (TPP) Portfolios. The incumbent will be responsible for TPP Risk Management of the European portfolio.
This position requires a highly organised person with excellent analytical capabilities, with the ability to bring an innovative perspective to the strategic and operating requirements of the role.
This person must be able to thrive in a dynamic environment while influencing colleagues from partner organizations, often with conflicting priorities. This position will liaise with key partners including the Sales, Partner Oversight, Risk and Technology teams to create and drive best-in-class strategy.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
+ Supporting the ongoing management of the consent process for recruitment of large and high-risk sponsored merchants.
+ Help to monitor and analyze portfolio performance to inform risk management and regulatory reporting, maintaining an external lens
+ Help prepare regular updates on portfolio exposures.
+ Help conduct in-depth analysis of both internal and external data sources.
+ Help drive deep-dive analytics and partner across the enterprise to enhance risk management methodology.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Analytical and quantitative skills preferred
+ Balance of strategic and analytic acumen
+ Ability to cope with ambiguity and complexity
+ Proficiency in working with large volumes of structured and unstructured data
+ Programming skills and experience in SQL/SAS, object oriented or functional programming languages
+ Excellent communication skills, including the ability and willingness to present to and work with Executives.
+ Willingness to learn
+ Team player with the courage to share a point of view for the benefit to the organisation
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Risk
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
UK Credit Risk Team's objective is to define and develop credit risk strategies to drive growth and provide good customer outcomes at acquisition and through the customer lifecycle.
The person will be responsible for conducting detailed analysis and implementing new credit risk strategies for UK consumer and small business card acquisition. This person will focus on tracking and explaining acquisitions metrics, developing & evaluating new data sources, and working on projects together with our business partners.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Generate analytical insights and spot hidden trends from data to quickly react to emerging credit trends
+ Collaborate closely with marketing & product teams to help business achieve growth objectives
+ Evaluate new data sources and stay abreast of industry trends to build upon existing frameworks to deliver profitable risk strategies as well as better customer outcomes
+ Develop strong relationships with colleagues from the Central Risk organization, as well as Operations, Product, Acquisitions and Compliance teams to drive enterprise-wide projects for the UK market
+ Drive operational excellence and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ At least 4 years' experience in risk management or data analytical roles
+ Bachelor's or equivalent in quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics)
+ Coding skills in SQL or Python with hands-on experience is required
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business knowledge to build insights and deliver results
+ Knowledge of underwriting and consumer/commercial bureau data
+ Good communication and persuasion skills with an ability to translate technical analysis into business strategy recommendations; conceptualize and sell ideas to internal and external partners
+ Ability to build strong relationships with business partners across the enterprise
+ Proven track record to work independently and within a matrix organization; partnering with capabilities, decision sciences, technology teams and external vendors to deliver solutions quickly and effectively
+ Results driven with strong project management skills and ability to work on multiple priorities
+ Ability to learn quickly and work independently with complex, unstructured initiatives
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Understanding of statistical concepts
+ Knowledge of UK regulatory landscape for consumer lending
+ Experience leading and developing junior team members
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Risk
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviours, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
This role is within UK Credit Risk organisation led by UK Chief Risk Officer with the objective to drive responsible growth with best-in-class credit risk strategies through the card lifecycle. We believe in data-driven approach and team collaboration to transform your insights into impactful business strategies.
The position provides a unique opportunity for an individual who is driven and analytical to make a difference by defining and implementing lending and governance strategies for UK consumer and Small Business credit cards. The individual would be responsible for driving strategies, including proactively identifying opportunities or new data solutions to enhance existing frameworks, implementing strategy changes, monitoring internal and industry trends, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of consumer credit bureau tradeline data and extensive knowledge of UK industry lending products and dynamics. The individual should also be familiar with UK regulatory requirements such as CONC and Consumer Duty. The individual is required to have experience of processing large unstructured datasets and have strong problem-solving abilities.
The responsibilities include:
+ Evaluating existing bureau tradeline data or new data sources and stay abreast of industry trends to build upon existing affordability frameworks, and deliver profitable growth strategies, as well as improved customer outcomes
+ Innovating and optimising lending strategies to improve performance efficiencies and customer experience.
+ Collaborating closely with business partners and compliance to drive enterprise-wide projects for the UK market and to achieve sustainable growth objectives
+ Presenting recommendations to risk committees and lead the strategy implementation independently
+ Driving operational excellence and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ 3 years of experience in unsecured lending (credit card is a plus!)
+ Experience with data-driven analytical tools (e.g. SQL, SAS, HIVE/HADOOP, R, Python, Tableau) to process unstructured dataset in order to extract insights, identify trends, and inform business decisions
+ Comprehensive understanding of UK Consume Credit Bureau Tradeline data
+ Familiar with UK CONC and Consumer Duty requirements on creditworthiness and affordability
+ Be curious and have a problem-solving mindset, ability to drive process change independently
+ Strong analytical skills and sound business acumen, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders across functions
+ Good communication and persuasion skills with an ability to translate technical analysis into business strategy recommendations in laymen's term
+ Demonstrates the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
+ Advanced degree in quantitative or a related field is preferred
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Risk
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

About Zego

At Zego, we understand that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It's too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't reflect how well you actually drive. Since 2016, we have been on a mission to change that by offering the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.

From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are the driving force behind everything we do. We've sold tens of millions of policies and raised over $200 million in funding and picked up numerous awards, including the Insurance Claims Team Of The Year 2024 as awarded at The Insurance Post's Claims & Fraud Awards. And we’re only just getting started.

That’s where you come in.

As a Policy Enforcement Executive  in our Operations team, you’ll play a critical role in protecting Zego from risk by taking action on customers who fall outside our driving and compliance standards. You’ll be responsible for cancelling policies that breach our rules – including those with persistent poor driving scores or failure to meet policy requirements.

This role is ideal for someone with an investigative mindset, great judgment, and a passion for upholding fairness and safety in motor insurance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Actioning Non-Compliance/Poor drivers:  Review accounts that have triggered alerts related to unsafe driving, telematics scores, or policy breaches. Take swift and fair action to cancel policies where required.
• Risk Identification:  Spot patterns of non-compliance and driving behaviour that fall below Zego’s thresholds. Help define and refine our approach to policy enforcement.
• Decision Making:  Cancel policies in line with internal processes and FCA guidelines, documenting each case clearly and accurately.
• Customer Communication:  Deliver clear and professional messages to customers around cancellations, helping them understand the reasons behind our decisions while maintaining Zego’s tone of voice.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:  Work closely with our, Fraud, Customer Service and product teams to share insights, streamline processes, and protect our customers and brand.
• Continuous Improvement:  Provide feedback on current processes and help evolve our risk response strategy in line with emerging trends and technologies.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Strong analytical thinking  – You can quickly assess risk indicators and apply consistent, fair judgment in difficult decisions.
• Insurance or risk operations experience  – You’ve worked within insurance before, ideally in fraud, claims, or underwriting.
• Great communication skills  – You’re comfortable delivering firm but empathetic messages to customers, both in writing and over the phone.
• Confident decision-making  – You’re comfortable working autonomously and can defend your choices when challenged.
• Process-driven mindset  – You follow procedures with care but aren’t afraid to suggest improvements.
• Curious and tech-friendly  – You enjoy using tools to support your work and are eager to learn new systems.

How we work

We believe that teams work better when they have time to collaborate and space to get things done. We call it Zego Hybrid.

Our hybrid way of working is unique. We foster a flexible approach that empowers every Zegon to perform at their best. We ask you to spend one day a week in our central Halifax office. You have the flexibility to choose the day that works best for you and your team. We offer a Hybrid contribution for all company-wide events (3 per year) and help you pay towards other travel costs. We think it’s a good mix of collaborative face time and flexible home-working, setting us up to achieve the right balance between work and life.

Our approach to AI

We believe in the power of AI to meaningfully improve how we work - helping us move faster, think differently, and focus on what matters most. At Zego, we encourage people to stay curious and intentional about how AI is leveraged in their work and teams to drive practical impact every day. This is your chance to do the most meaningful work of your career - and we’ll provide you with the tools, support, and freedom to do it well.

Benefits

We reward our people well. Join us and you’ll get a market-competitive salary, private medical insurance, company share options, generous holiday allowance, and a whole lot of wellbeing benefits. And that’s just for starters.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Our esteemed financial institution is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, UK . You will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, conducting quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, and monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs). You will prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, outlining potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigation. This involves building sophisticated financial models to simulate various market scenarios and stress testing portfolios to evaluate their resilience. Key duties include:

• Developing and refining financial risk models, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
• Analyzing financial data to identify emerging risk trends and potential vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring and reporting on the company's risk exposure against established limits and policies.
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure risk management practices are integrated into business operations.
• Contributing to the development of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for the Risk Committee and Board of Directors.
• Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to the continuous improvement of the risk management function.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field. A professional certification such as CFA, FRM, or PRM is highly desirable. You should have at least 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, with a strong focus on risk management within the banking or financial services sector. Excellent knowledge of financial markets, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, Solvency II), and risk management principles is essential. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python) and advanced Excel skills are required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are critical for success in this challenging role.

Our client, a prominent institution within the Banking & Finance sector, is looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join their Risk Management division. This role is based in **Leicester, Leicestershire, UK**, and involves in-depth analysis of financial data, identification of potential risks, and development of strategies to mitigate them. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting market analysis, assessing credit risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of financial markets and instruments. Proficiency in financial modeling software and advanced Excel skills are essential. Experience with risk assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks such as Basel III is highly desirable. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office-based collaboration with remote work flexibility. A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a related field within the banking or financial services industry is required. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field is essential; a Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a significant advantage. Excellent communication skills are necessary for presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital function within a leading financial organization in **Leicester, Leicestershire, UK**, and to further develop your career in a challenging and rewarding environment. We seek individuals with a strong ethical compass and a commitment to data integrity.

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in **Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK**. This role offers a hybrid working model, blending office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. You will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, developing forecasts, and assessing financial risks to support strategic decision-making within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities include conducting in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to senior management. You will be responsible for building complex financial models, preparing detailed reports, and contributing to the budgeting and forecasting processes. A key aspect of the role involves evaluating credit risk, market risk, and operational risk, developing strategies to mitigate these exposures. You will work closely with various departments, including lending, investments, and compliance, to ensure robust financial health and adherence to industry standards.

The successful applicant will hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field, with a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent being highly desirable. Proven experience as a Financial Analyst, with a specialization in risk management or financial modeling within the banking or financial services industry, is essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required, as is proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. Experience with data visualization tools and SQL is a plus. You will be expected to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial audiences. This position requires a proactive individual with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.