Job Title:	Credit Risk Analyst
Reference:	00003180
Salary:	£23,600 - £35,400 plus benefits
Location(s):	Edinburgh
Industry(s):	Banking, Consumer Banking, Consumer Finance, Risk
Advertiser:	The Royal Bank of Scotland
Employment Type:	Permanent
Posted:	24-08-2008

Description:

The Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Both the Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest retail brands collectively cater for over 15 million customers nationwide. The RBS Group’s RBS UK division is one of the most important customer-facing areas, offering a full range of banking and related financial services to personal and private customers in branches, on the phone and on the Internet.

Based in Risk Infrastructure and Analytics, Predictive Analytics are tasked with creating a leading edge risk function through the development and deployment of predictive models across all areas of Risk in RBS UK. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced analyst to join the team.

Your main responsibilities will be:
• the development and implementation of predictive statistical models
• data-driven analysis to build Basel 2 models and help ensure that required capital is accurately and appropriately allocated
• collaborating with stakeholders within RBS UK (including Credit Risk and Finance) by providing insight into current and proposed models
We welcome applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:
• qualified to a degree level in a numerate discipline, with a proven ability to plan and organise your own workload to deliver in a challenging environment
• previous experience in data-driven analysis, scorecard development, statistical/mathematical modelling or SAS programming would be advantageous
• ability to work well as part of a team, sharing ideas and demonstrating willingness to learn from others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
We offer the exceptional rewards you’d expect from one of the world’s leading financial groups, including a personalised benefits package you can tailor to suit your own lifestyle. Your package will include your base salary plus 15% to be used for retirement, savings or salary enhancement and 10% profit share potential. In addition, you can earn up to 15% personal performance bonus and take advantage of our award winning flexible benefits package.

Credit Risk Analyst x 3
Salary: £23,600 - £35,400 plus benefits, Edinburgh
Closing date: 19/08/08

If you’re having any technical difficulties applying online, please contact us on 0131 626 2573, quoting reference number 00003180.