Job Description
As part of the Asset Risk Team you will have the opportunity to support and maintain accurate and residual values pricing models. If you agree, then it is within reach with this full-time job as Residual Values Analyst in Milton Keynes. We are Operations within Athlon.
Your road to success
Left or right, you will be involved in delivering technical solutions and providing guidance which supports the wider team in line with agreed Asset Management Policies, to maximise opportunities. In your support of the predictions, you will ensure that cost pricing models remain accurate and identify ways to improve processes and systems. You will directly oversee the implementation of these and help to continuously drive improvements in performance and efficiency. You can do this as a Residual Values Analyst with full focus on:
· Ensuring the RV & SMR inbox is monitored and up to date and respond to complex queries to ensure that appropriate replies are provided with accurate and timely information
· Keep abreast of all new vehicle and engine technologies and understand how the market will react to future vehicle development that will impact RV setting policies and SMR costs
· Support the preparation of proposals for quarterly Residual Value reviews and be able to tackle some more complex analytical tasks when required
· Provide budgets for a variety of specifications including: extreme contract parameters, high volume requirements, non-standard usage requirements, contract amendments and extensions
· Prepare accurate monthly reports, including, but not limited to Portfolio Performance, Quarterly Residual Value movement check, UK sales data across cars / LCV (taken from SMMT), CAP Insight submission
· Prepare Rate Books each month and manage RV Sector Baskets for analysis.
Let’s talk Athlon
Hi there! We're Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, you can conclude that we have already covered the necessary miles. Do we take that lead for granted? Absolutely not. It makes us more ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues internationally, we are shaping sustainable mobility. We're proud of that. From vehicle leasing to fleet solutions and from electrification to contributions to the sharing economy.
Motivation has four wheels
Become the best version of yourself. Very normal at Athlon, because all our colleagues run on a healthy dose of ambition. What do you take with you as a Residual Values Analyst for at least 37.5 hours per week? Above all, you will support the RV/SMR Manager with ad-hoc projects or workstream initiatives, support with the input of discount terms across OEM, Dealer or Customer terms and also develop and maintain monitoring and controlling activities to ensure relevant data is stored and processed accurately and securely. In addition, you will have:
· A passion for our products, whist also demonstrating a highly analytical mind-set, alongside proven experience of data analysis and interpretation
· An ability to work in a fast paced and high energy environment that requires balancing variable demands from multiple sources and sometimes working to tight deadlines
· Proven IT skills particularly Excel, especially with the ability to create and amend spreadsheets, able to handle large data sets
· Commercial bias and show relevant experience in a reporting or an analytical role
· Individual contributor that applies advanced knowledge of this specific topic
· Excellent attention to detail with good communication skills
· A natural team player willing to support other team members in times of high activity.
Always on the move
Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day. Creating an optimal workplace that suits you and this time is an important part of this.
In addition to building an (international) career, as a Residual Values Analyst, you can count on a:
· Potential bonus up to 10% of your annual salary
· Employee Company Car Scheme (NELS)
· Family & Friends Company Car Scheme after successful probation period
· 8% Pension scheme (employee 4% + employer 4%)
· 25 days annual leave increasing with service
· Additional annual leave purchase (maximum 30 days total annual entitlement)
· Hybrid working policy
· ‘Bring in a Friend’ Referral Scheme worth £1k
· Reward & Recognition Awards
· Flexible ‘benefits bank’ allowance to spend on a range of benefits including gym membership, dental insurance, cycle to work and many more
· Private Medical Insurance and Virtual GP
· Expensed eyecare
· Flu vaccinations
· Nudge – a free financial wellbeing platform
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· OpenUP Wellbeing for Mental Health
· Length of Service Loyalty Awards
· A modern and relaxed working environment in a brand new furnished office that is fully adapted to hybrid working. Our office is a place to connect, with a convenient on-site kitchenette, restaurant and free onsite parking
· Regular company events, often combined with a fun-filled activity
· Perks at Work (you can save a lot of money thanks to nice discounts on fashion, electronics, days out and more).
· Costco Membership paid for the first year.
· Social involvement is important to us, therefore, you can spend one day volunteering for a registered charity and receive up to £250 as part of our Matched Giving Scheme.
· Sustainability is one of Athlon's strategic pillars, so what better way to get you familiar with it then by welcoming you on-board, by planting two trees on your behalf!
Route to your new job
So, Residual Values Analyst, get behind the wheel yourself. Go for demonstrating a collaborative mindset, by making a difference and contributing to the performance of a fantastic company. How? Apply before 27 March 2026. After this date, this vacancy will be closed.
Your application procedure looks like this:
1. We will contact you for an informal conversation over the phone.
2. Are we both excited? Then we will follow up with an in-person introduction meeting.
3. We will inform you if an online assessment and/or assignment is part of the selection procedure.
4. During the second in-person conversation, we will talk more extensively about the content of the function.
5. Do we have a match? Then you will receive the proposal with the terms of employment in your inbox.
Please be assured that we are here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Do you have any further questions about the vacancy or application procedure? Our HR Country Manager will be more than happy to help you via hruk@athlon.com. We are getting you there.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us; we consider this an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.
Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Success Factors – you will be given access to a candidate zone in the system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as hruk@athlon.com for further information.
If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or datacompliance@mercedes-benz.com.