Overview
At Buro Happold, we’re looking for a commercially minded Credit Risk Manager to take ownership of our global credit risk capability and play a pivotal role in protecting the business from financial risk while supporting sustainable growth. This role will be based from our Bath office with a hybrid working arrangement or 1 to 2 days in the office.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the credit risk function, acting as the go-to expert for all risk‑related matters across the business.
* Assess the creditworthiness and insolvency risk of clients globally—from SMEs to major international organisations.
* Provide expert insight into sanctions, solvency and country risk, supporting key bid and commercial decisions.
* Monitor our client portfolio, identify early warning signs and proactively manage risk exposure.
* Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the business, including senior leadership and regional teams.
* Manage credit insurance policies and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
* Drive data quality, reporting accuracy and continuous improvement within the credit risk function.
* Collaborate with Commercial, Legal and project teams to embed a strong risk‑aware culture.
* Lead and develop a small team, with scope to grow the function over time.
* Leverage tools, automation and emerging technologies to enhance the effectiveness of risk processes.
What success looks like
You’ll be a visible leader within the organisation—shaping the strategic direction of credit risk and ensuring your insights are embedded into business decision‑making. By building strong stakeholder relationships and proactively highlighting risks, you’ll help safeguard the business while enabling confident, well‑informed growth.
About you
* Experience in credit risk, underwriting or financial analysis.
* Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex risk into clear, actionable insight.
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including board‑level audiences.
* Excellent relationship‑building skills across a global organisation.
* A proactive, self‑driven approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
* Solid Excel and data analysis skills.
* Desirable: Experience in the construction or engineering sector.
* Knowledge of sanctions legislation within a B2B environment.
* Line management experience.
* Membership of (or willingness to work towards) the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
Why join us?
At Buro Happold, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking business where your expertise will directly influence key commercial decisions. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and develop a critical global function, work with senior stakeholders across international markets, drive innovation and automation in credit risk, and grow your career within a supportive, values‑driven organisation.
What we offer you
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
* 10% car allowance.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
* Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
* 3 p.m. finish on the last Friday of the month.
* Commitment to continuous development with learning and development programmes and entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
* Commitment to wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
* A supportive and inclusive environment with mentoring and social outreach activities.
We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers and from individuals who feel underrepresented in the industry. If you need adjustments to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable, please let us know.Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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