Job title: Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £60,000.00
Job published: 07/01/2025
Job ID: 37431

Job Description

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Impairment Modelling | Consumer Lending 

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Share Scheme + Excellent Benefits

 

We’re searching for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join a growing Financial & Credit Risk team within an ambitious and well-supported consumer lending business.

This is a hands-on role focused on IFRS 9 impairment modelling and expected credit loss (ECL) forecasting across multiple product lines, including unsecured personal loans, motor finance, and mortgages. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with real influence on financial reporting, risk strategy, and business performance.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Developing and maintaining IFRS 9 impairment models and ECL forecasts
  • Running stress testing and scenario analysis across product portfolios
  • Analysing impairment drivers, trends, and model performance
  • Ensuring strong documentation and governance of all modelling processes

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Hands-on experience in impairment, provisioning, or credit risk modelling
  • Good understanding of IFRS 9 and expected credit loss modelling
  • Experience in retail lending (ideally unsecured loans or motor finance)
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

 

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £60,000
  • Annual share package
  • Hybrid working
  • A growing team with genuine career progression & L&D support
  • 6% pension contribution
  • Discounts on company products
  • Discounts to local shops, restaurants & events
  • Life Assurance policy
  • Generous holiday up to 38 with length of service + buy/sell option

 

If you’ve got experience in impairment or credit modelling and want a role with impact, variety, and progression — this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, data-driven environment.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.