OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Credit Risk Team where you will be responsible for building, testing, implementing, and maintaining Credit Risk new business strategies within Close Brothers Powercurve / SDS underwriting and credit decisioning systems.
Working as part of the Credit Acquisitions team our ideal team member will have previous experience in building, testing, and implementing credit acquisition strategy including the coding of strategies, system development and testing with excellent coding skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Build and test of new credit risk strategies, policy rules, scorecards & cut-offs, and orchestration within the various Close Brothers Powercurve credit decisioning systems
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Scope and specify detailed requirements for changes requested to credit and orchestration strategies
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Execute credit testing requirements and provide support & investigation for defect resolution, liaising with IT, Change and testing teams
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Aid the development of on-going BAU strategy development change control and testing governance procedures
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Provide support for business initiatives and projects requiring risk systems expertise, to develop requirements, and then execute on build, test and delivery
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Promote the development of ongoing credit strategy documentation and monitoring framework and MI reporting
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Producing regular Risk Systems team updates for the wider Credit team in meetings and monthly reporting
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
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Strong knowledge of credit bureau data, systems, and related processes
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Expertise of Credit Risk Decision Systems including management of change control and governance processes
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A strong analytical mindset to be able to appreciate and investigate complex issues in a methodical manner
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Experience using tools such as SAS, SQL, Alteryx, or other similar data analytical tools
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Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact and convey complex information to management and non-technical colleagues/audiences
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An ability to work effectively within a team, imparting best practices and fostering a positive team spirit
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
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An understanding and of credit scoring, scorecards, and scorecard development particularly in a retail environment
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Familiar with industry-standard credit bureau reporting practices, regulation, and guidelines
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Experience of consumer and commercial underwriting, credit bureau data and reporting
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A background in retail finance or a similar secured asset lending environment
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Knowledge of auto finance asset valuation providers and data sets e.g. Glass, CAP
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A project management and system testing background
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
