Credit Risk Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Credit Risk Manager
70-85k Base + Great Benefits
London / Hybrid
Our client is a fast-growing, highly visible, and well-respected commercial finance company with hubs across the world. This FinTech company provides embedded software solutions for the worlds leading and largest e-commerce platforms (eBay, Shopify etc.). Due to growth and increased global demand for their merchant financing solutions, they now have an exciting opening in London for a Credit Risk Manager.
As a Credit Risk Manager, you will:
- Leverage technology and design to deliver meaningful business outcomes
- Own and refine a credit risk strategy and pricing model
- Work closely with Data Science, Credit Decision and Product teams
- Deliver in-depth portfolio analysis
- Analyse and evaluate new data sources
- Drive process automation
- Help enable quick entry into new markets
- 4+ years in an analytical role in retail banking or FinTech
- Data science and statistical/financial modelling
- SQL, Python, or other data analysis languages
- In-depth understanding of credit risk, SME, corporate and/or consumer
- Keen to explore new data and analytical methods
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- The ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-intensity, high-demand and on-time environment
- A strong sense of urgency by responding immediately to escalated issues and rapidly changing priorities
- Critical thinking, analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- An initial basic salary circa 70-85k
- Additional and generous benefits (pension, healthcare etc)
- Frequent socials and company events
- Fast track progression
- Daily catered lunches, drinks, and snacks
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Credit Risk Manager roles across Certus Sales Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £85,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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