Credit Risk Manager

About Lendable
Lendable is on a mission to make consumer finance amazing:
faster, cheaper, and friendlier.
We''re building one of the world''s leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start:
One of the UK''s newest unicorns with a team of just over 500 peopleAmong the
fastest-growing tech
companies in the UKProfitable since
2017Backed by top investors including
Balderton Capital
and
Goldman SachsLoved by customers
with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on Trustpilot)
So far, we''ve rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch:
loans, credit cards and car finance . We get money into our customers'' hands in minutes instead of days.
We''re growing fast, and there''s a lot more to do: we''re going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks
with dated systems and painful processes.
Join us if you want toTake ownership
across a broad remit. You are trusted to make decisions that drive a material impact on the direction and success of Lendable from day 1Work in small teams of exceptional people,
who are relentlessly resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quoBuild the best technology in-house , using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting
About The Role
We''re looking for an analytically-minded
Credit Risk Manager
to lead a team of analysts, to help
drive meaningful change
in one of our consumer finance products in the UK or USA markets. This role is ideal for someone who is
confident with data, comfortable coding , and eager to solve complex problems.
You''ll be part of a
collaborative, ambitious organisation
where ideas are encouraged and bureaucracy is minimal. Your work will have a tangible impact, driving strategic decisions and enhancing our portfolio performance.
Your team''s objectives
Our credit teams are building
high performing portfolios , with bold growth targets and a commitment to responsible lending.
Within the credit function, our core responsibilities include:Optimising credit decisioning : who to lend to, how much to lend, and at what interest rate.Assessing and adapting to
external economic condition s.Developing and
owning models
that forecast returns and guide investor reporting.
How you''ll impact those objectivesDefine and refine credit strategies
that align with our evolving portfolio goals.Discover insights from data
using tools like Python and SQL to address key business questions.Collaborate cross-functionally
with product, engineering, data, and operations teams to implement strategies.Monitor and assess the success of implemented strategies
and continuously identify areas for improvement.
What you''ll need to succeed
Daily coding experience,
with proficiency in
Python
and
SQL
ideallyProven experience in
credit risk strategy , ideally within consumer lending.A strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable decisions.A focus on delivering results that align with both commercial and customer needs.A collaborative, open approach and a willingness to challenge your own assumptionsExperience leading and developing junior analysts
Interview Process
We''re not corporate, so we try our best to get things moving as quickly as possible.An initial phone conversation with a member of our team.Onsite interviews, including a practical case study and team conversations.A final discussion with a member of our executive leadership (C-suite).
Life at LendableThe opportunity to scale up one of the world''s
most successful fintech companies .Best-in-class compensation , including equity.You can work from home every
Monday and Friday
if you wish - on the other days, those based in the UK come together IRL at our
Shoreditch office in London
to be together, build and exchange ideas.Enjoy a
fully stocked kitchen
with everything you need to whip up breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office every Tuesday-Thursday.We care for our
Lendies'' well-being
both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insuranceWe''re an
equal-opportunity
employer and are looking to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London
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