Job Description
A leading international bank in London is looking for a Credit Risk Manager to join its second line of defence. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of credit analysis, governance, portfolio oversight, and senior-level exposure.
If you're organised, analytical, and confident working in a regulated environment, this role offers real influence across the bank's credit risk framework.
Title: Credit Risk Manager
Pay: £350 daily rate
Location: London, 5 days in the office
Contract: 6 months
The Role:
As Credit Risk Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening the bank's credit risk governance and ensuring high-quality oversight of its lending activities. You'll support portfolio monitoring, produce clear and insightful MI, and act as Secretary to the Credit Committee - giving you visibility across senior stakeholders and major credit decisions.
This role suits someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning the smooth running of the Credit Committee - scheduling, papers, minutes, and follow-ups
- Producing high-quality credit risk MI and dashboards for senior management
- Monitoring portfolio trends, exposures, concentrations, and early warning indicators
- Providing independent oversight of credit processes and post-loan monitoring
- Supporting system enhancements, data checks, and reporting improvements
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a UK banking or financial services credit risk role (3+ years) ESSENTIAL
- Strong understanding of credit analysis, risk frameworks, and governance
- Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with complex data
- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail - especially for committee work
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management
- Proficiency with credit risk systems, Excel, and PowerPoint
Who You Are
- Professional, reliable, and comfortable working in a regulated environment
- Proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Someone who enjoys improving processes and strengthening controls
