Job Title:	Credit Risk Analysts - Manchester - £25,000 - £35,000
Reference:	A16-23-05-08
Salary:	GBP25000-GBP35000 (Extras: Bonus & Package)
Location(s):	Manchester
Industry(s):	Risk
Advertiser:	Aspire Credit Recruitment & Risk Management
Employment Type:	Permanent
Posted:	24-07-2008

Description:

Banking organisation in Manchester is currently recruiting Credit Risk Analysts to join the Portfolio Management Team.

The role will involve high volume data analysis using application, transactional, credit bureau and behavioural data resulting in detailed portfolio insight and the formulation of recommendations for credit risk management.

The job-holder will focus heavily on trend and behaviour analytics, forecasting and modelling. It will suit individuals who want to progress in the fast moving analytical area of credit risk.

Candidate Specification


A well-qualified graduate, ideally numerate (mathematics, statistics, economics, operational research, business decision sciences, engineering, physics).

A variety of skills / experience are required as there are a number of available roles.

Previous experience of working in consumer credit / financial services would be an advantage.

Recent graduates with a professional attitude and willingness to learn will be considered.

The following skills / experience would be a further advantage;
• Credit card or consumer loan risk experience
• Experience of statistical techniques e.g. regression, CHAID type segmenting, clustering valued
• Problem solving, investigative attitude, attention to detail are important
• Awareness and interest in financial services industry
• Ability to communicate ideas and analysis results clearly to colleagues
• Previous data analysis and use of analysis software e.g. SAS, SPSS
• MS office products, particularly Excel



The basic salary on offer for this role is between £25,000 - £35,000 plus bonus and package.

To apply please send your CV to info@aspirecredit.co.uk or contact us on 0161 767 2350.