Credit Risk Officer
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £(phone number removed)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced credit professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment? We're working on behalf of a forward-thinking and well-established client seeking a Credit Risk Officer to join their Credit & Funding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied role that supports business growth through the effective management of credit lines, funder relationships, and the delivery of insightful credit analysis. You'll be at the heart of ensuring credit policies are adhered to while supporting a range of commercial lending activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit credit applications to third-party funders and internal underwriters
Gather and manage customer data
Build strong working relationships with external funders and internal sales teams
Manage facility renewals, credit line tracking, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
Produce accurate management reporting on credit exposure and utilisation
Maintain and update internal systems with credit-related information
Support on boarding of new customers with thorough due diligence checks
Lead or contribute to credit-related projects and training initiatives
Skills & Requirements:
Previous experience in an underwriting or asset finance environment
Beneficial but not essential - studying towards ACCA or CIMA
Strong working knowledge of credit risk processes and compliance
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organised, with strong numerical and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with multiple systems
High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Financial or accounting qualifications are desirable
Benefits & Package:
A collaborative and supportive working culture
Opportunities to work closely with funders and stakeholders at all levels
Exposure to a wide variety of credit activities across the business
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working environment (where applicable)
To apply for the Credit Risk Officer position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.
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