Ensuring the business lends responsibly and within appetite across all channels the Credit Risk Department is accountable for recommending, implementing and monitoring strategies, policies and models used to quantify and manage credit risk.
As a result of growth we’re currently seeking an additional Credit Policy Analyst to join our Bristol based team.
Purpose
- Ensure the business operates within the defined credit risk strategy, policies and risk appetite.
- Support the development and performance of controls around credit risk decisioning, monitoring and operational processes.
- Define, maintain and continuously improve the framework and governance structure for credit risk management.
Responsibilities
- Support in the ongoing monitoring of credit risk policy and processes, and the continuous improvement of the credit risk management framework.
- Develop, perform and continuously improve key controls assessing the application of critical policies, processes and guidance, regulatory requirements and Ayvens Group standards, and support the delivery of credit risk supervisory controls provided by Ayvens Group.
- Deliver detailed case-level quality assurance of underwriting assessments whilst applying expertise to provide feedback for Risk Operations.
- Support the Portfolio team in the ongoing optimisation of credit risk strategies, policies and processes.
- Support the co‑ordination and monitoring of action plans following the local identification of risks, control feedback or audit or regulatory recommendations.
Skills, Experience & Background
- Experience in an underwriting role within both B2C and B2B lending preferable.
- An analytical, detail‑oriented and inquisitive mind‑set, focused on pragmatically solving real‑world problems, and demonstrated with experience in a previous analytical role.
- Refined communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability to tailor this to simplify complex topics for a broad audience.
- Driven to continually develop professional knowledge and skills, and adept at researching and applying new techniques or technologies.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and honesty in all work activities. Demonstrates resilience when faced with challenging situations. Able to empathise whilst remaining impartial.
Technical Capabilities
- Proficient with tools and technologies critical within credit risk management, such as systems used for onboarding, lending strategy management, underwriting and risk monitoring.
- High standard in IT literacy including office applications.
What We Can Offer
Rewards & Financial Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000) Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme
Health & Wellbeing
Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.
Time Off & Work–Life Balance
25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days , Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable).
Workplace & On–Site Facilities
Free parking (Limited), EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless!
