Senior Credit RIsk & Data Analytics Manager

This rapidly expanding Financial Services organisation are looking for a Senior Analytics Manager to work across their Credit Risk and Digital / Customer Engagement functions to lead advanced analytics initiatives and embed a strong data-driven culture throughout the organisation.As Senior Analytics Manager, you will be pivotal in shaping the business's overall data and analytics strategy. You'll combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver impactful analytics solutions across credit risk, marketing, digital, and other strategic functions. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you'll transform complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and sustainable business growth.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of analytics solutions across diverse business domains
• Design, build, and maintain robust statistical models and advanced analytical tools to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify analytical opportunities and translate business challenges into data-driven projects
• Communicate complex analytical findings in clear, actionable terms to senior leaders and non-technical audiences
• Champion data quality, governance, and model validation to ensure analytical integrity and regulatory compliance
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts, fostering continuous development and technical excellence
• Promote a culture of data literacy, curiosity, and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation
• Keep abreast of emerging analytics trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and efficiency

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Financial Services, with some leadership experience
• Familiarity with FCA regulations and the regulatory environment within financial services
• Deep technical expertise in working with large and complex data sets
• Strong statistical modelling experience
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
• Exceptional communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders and translate analytics into strategic decisions
• Highly analytical, commercial mindset with a strategic perspective
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Desirable:

• Significant experience working with credit bureau data
• Exposure to Salesforce or modern data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau)