Director of Applications London Hybrid £ Role Summary The client's Digital function exists to enable the client's global mission by ensuring our people have the platforms, applications and engineering capability to operate effectively at scale. Following a period of foundational delivery, including Cyber Essentials+ certification, a live SOC, Salesforce as our CRM platform, stabilisation of our Workday investment, and building our data warehouse foundations, Digital is moving into a phase focused on platform maturity, AI-enabled operations and engineering excellence. The Director of Applications is a new, senior role accountable for the availability, configuration and ongoing evolution of the client's core business platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure, together with the engineering practice, AI platform operations and platform-level roadmaps that underpin them. Reporting to the CTO, this role leads the Applications function, owns the platform Centre of Excellence, and translates business needs into delivered platform capability. You will have deep expertise in SaaS platforms, modern engineering practice (CI/CD, source control, environment and release management, test automation) and the operational realities of running mission-critical systems globally, working closely with the CTO, Head of Digital Transformation & Performance, Enterprise Architect, Director of Security & Compliance, and platform leads. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership Accountable for availability, configuration and management of the client's three strategic platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure Own platform-level roadmaps enabling delivery of the Digital Roadmap, with the Digital Leadership Team and Platform Leads Establish and lead the platform Centre of Excellence and internal community across platform leads and developers Line management responsibility for the Build team Engineering Practice Own engineering practice: source control/repo governance (GitHub, Salesforce via Gearset), CI/CD, environment management, release management, test strategy/automation Define and enforce technical execution standards for releases, distinct from change control approval Define and lead engineering standards, architectural patterns and Infrastructure as Code AI Platform Operations Accountable for operational availability of internal AI platforms (Claude, Agentforce, AI assistants) and AI consumption cost/budget management Own AI usage monitoring: drift, hallucination and misuse pattern detection, with the Director of Security & Compliance Provide the operational foundation for Agentic AI and Generative AI capability pillars Capacity & Observability Own scaling, rightsizing and optimisation of cloud and SaaS resources Own application monitoring, alerting and on-call response for in-scope platforms Lead cross-platform test strategy and quality standards Cross-Functional Working Translate business needs (Digital Roadmap) into platform-level delivery (Platform Roadmaps) Partner on identity, access, secret management and DevSecOps practices in CI/CD Partner with the Enterprise Architect on technical decisions and integration patterns Support the CTO with investment cases, vendor negotiation and executive reporting Person Specification Significant senior leadership experience running enterprise application functions globally Deep expertise in at least two of: Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft 365/Azure or AWS (configuration, integration, governance, licensing, support) Experience embedding CI/CD, source control governance, environment/release management, automated testing in a SaaS-heavy environment Track record building and running Centres of Excellence around major platforms Experience operationalising AI platforms and managing AI consumption cost is a strong advantage Strong understanding of how applications-layer decisions intersect with security, identity, data and architecture Experience managing technical leads and platform specialists, with a track record of developing them Comfortable operating at executive level on investment cases and roadmap trade-offs Pragmatic and delivery-oriented; able to defend decisions on engineering investment Open, progressive, bold and pragmatic - an optimistic changemaker aligned with the client's core beliefs Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Director of Applications London Hybrid £ Role Summary The client's Digital function exists to enable the client's global mission by ensuring our people have the platforms, applications and engineering capability to operate effectively at scale. Following a period of foundational delivery, including Cyber Essentials+ certification, a live SOC, Salesforce as our CRM platform, stabilisation of our Workday investment, and building our data warehouse foundations, Digital is moving into a phase focused on platform maturity, AI-enabled operations and engineering excellence. The Director of Applications is a new, senior role accountable for the availability, configuration and ongoing evolution of the client's core business platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure, together with the engineering practice, AI platform operations and platform-level roadmaps that underpin them. Reporting to the CTO, this role leads the Applications function, owns the platform Centre of Excellence, and translates business needs into delivered platform capability. You will have deep expertise in SaaS platforms, modern engineering practice (CI/CD, source control, environment and release management, test automation) and the operational realities of running mission-critical systems globally, working closely with the CTO, Head of Digital Transformation & Performance, Enterprise Architect, Director of Security & Compliance, and platform leads. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership Accountable for availability, configuration and management of the client's three strategic platforms: Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 / Azure Own platform-level roadmaps enabling delivery of the Digital Roadmap, with the Digital Leadership Team and Platform Leads Establish and lead the platform Centre of Excellence and internal community across platform leads and developers Line management responsibility for the Build team Engineering Practice Own engineering practice: source control/repo governance (GitHub, Salesforce via Gearset), CI/CD, environment management, release management, test strategy/automation Define and enforce technical execution standards for releases, distinct from change control approval Define and lead engineering standards, architectural patterns and Infrastructure as Code AI Platform Operations Accountable for operational availability of internal AI platforms (Claude, Agentforce, AI assistants) and AI consumption cost/budget management Own AI usage monitoring: drift, hallucination and misuse pattern detection, with the Director of Security & Compliance Provide the operational foundation for Agentic AI and Generative AI capability pillars Capacity & Observability Own scaling, rightsizing and optimisation of cloud and SaaS resources Own application monitoring, alerting and on-call response for in-scope platforms Lead cross-platform test strategy and quality standards Cross-Functional Working Translate business needs (Digital Roadmap) into platform-level delivery (Platform Roadmaps) Partner on identity, access, secret management and DevSecOps practices in CI/CD Partner with the Enterprise Architect on technical decisions and integration patterns Support the CTO with investment cases, vendor negotiation and executive reporting Person Specification Significant senior leadership experience running enterprise application functions globally Deep expertise in at least two of: Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft 365/Azure or AWS (configuration, integration, governance, licensing, support) Experience embedding CI/CD, source control governance, environment/release management, automated testing in a SaaS-heavy environment Track record building and running Centres of Excellence around major platforms Experience operationalising AI platforms and managing AI consumption cost is a strong advantage Strong understanding of how applications-layer decisions intersect with security, identity, data and architecture Experience managing technical leads and platform specialists, with a track record of developing them Comfortable operating at executive level on investment cases and roadmap trade-offs Pragmatic and delivery-oriented; able to defend decisions on engineering investment Open, progressive, bold and pragmatic - an optimistic changemaker aligned with the client's core beliefs Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Job Title: BI Developer EMEIA Reports to: Director & Head of Strategy Implementation EMEIA Location: Europe Role summary We are seeking an experienced BI Developer to develop, enhance and maintain EMEIA's strategy implementation tracking and reporting solutions, together with selected finance reporting capabilities. Reporting to the Director & Head of Strategy Implementation of the Division, the role will be part of an international team and will translate business needs into scalable BI solutions by working closely with business stakeholders and data/source owners to identify, access and integrate the required data. The role will collaborate with EMEIA BI Solution Architects, the EMEIA BI team and AI experts to deliver robust, governed and user-friendly reporting solutions, with an increasing focus on AI-powered insights and data-driven decision-making across EMEIA. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and associated languages such as DAX, SQL and Power Query. Familiarity with Azure DevOps and PySpark/Python would be beneficial as would experience of working with cloud-based data solutions. Principal Responsibilities Report Development: Develop and deploy Power BI reports in line with EMEIA governance and frameworks. Create specifications and design data models to support report requirements. Transform data using Fabric Notebooks, Pipelines and Power Query. Model data for efficient reports. Write DAX measures and develop calculated tables/columns. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with EMEIA BI Team and relevant stakeholders to align solution design and delivery. Respond to support issues and communicate effectively with business users. Store code and artifacts in DevOps repositories in line with agreed practices. Partner with EMEIA BI Solution Architects and AI experts to explore and deliver AI-enabled reporting capabilities. Data Analysis and Integration: Connect and analyze data from various sources (Finance system, Scorecards, CRM, ERP, PIM, Data Warehouse, etc.). Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Design, build, and deploy BI and analytics solutions. Quality Assurance and Documentation: Conduct testing to ensure quality and accuracy. Document and support developed solutions. Participate in peer-reviews and ensure code quality. Create and maintain technical documentation and user manuals. Maintenance and Governance: Maintain business analytics platforms and adhere to Data Governance policies. Ensure solutions are accurate, secure, and scalable according to the EMEIA IT Guidelines. Identify and suggest improvement areas. Troubleshoot and resolve defects. Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a BI Developer or in a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. SQL skills and experience with data warehousing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and international technical standards. Good communication and teamwork skills. Experience working in agile teams. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Proficient in M365 applications, such as Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: BI Developer EMEIA Reports to: Director & Head of Strategy Implementation EMEIA Location: Europe Role summary We are seeking an experienced BI Developer to develop, enhance and maintain EMEIA's strategy implementation tracking and reporting solutions, together with selected finance reporting capabilities. Reporting to the Director & Head of Strategy Implementation of the Division, the role will be part of an international team and will translate business needs into scalable BI solutions by working closely with business stakeholders and data/source owners to identify, access and integrate the required data. The role will collaborate with EMEIA BI Solution Architects, the EMEIA BI team and AI experts to deliver robust, governed and user-friendly reporting solutions, with an increasing focus on AI-powered insights and data-driven decision-making across EMEIA. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and associated languages such as DAX, SQL and Power Query. Familiarity with Azure DevOps and PySpark/Python would be beneficial as would experience of working with cloud-based data solutions. Principal Responsibilities Report Development: Develop and deploy Power BI reports in line with EMEIA governance and frameworks. Create specifications and design data models to support report requirements. Transform data using Fabric Notebooks, Pipelines and Power Query. Model data for efficient reports. Write DAX measures and develop calculated tables/columns. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with EMEIA BI Team and relevant stakeholders to align solution design and delivery. Respond to support issues and communicate effectively with business users. Store code and artifacts in DevOps repositories in line with agreed practices. Partner with EMEIA BI Solution Architects and AI experts to explore and deliver AI-enabled reporting capabilities. Data Analysis and Integration: Connect and analyze data from various sources (Finance system, Scorecards, CRM, ERP, PIM, Data Warehouse, etc.). Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Design, build, and deploy BI and analytics solutions. Quality Assurance and Documentation: Conduct testing to ensure quality and accuracy. Document and support developed solutions. Participate in peer-reviews and ensure code quality. Create and maintain technical documentation and user manuals. Maintenance and Governance: Maintain business analytics platforms and adhere to Data Governance policies. Ensure solutions are accurate, secure, and scalable according to the EMEIA IT Guidelines. Identify and suggest improvement areas. Troubleshoot and resolve defects. Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a BI Developer or in a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. SQL skills and experience with data warehousing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and international technical standards. Good communication and teamwork skills. Experience working in agile teams. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Proficient in M365 applications, such as Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Data Developer - Financial Services -Finance Transformation Overview Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking an experienced Data Developer to support the build of a new data warehouse for a client within Financial Services. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, run workshops and help shape a core data platform that underpins the Finance function. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions in Snowflake . Integrate data from various systems into a centralised warehouse. Run workshops and gather technical and business requirements. Partner with finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Contribute to data mapping, lineage documentation, and transformation processes. Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (essential). Proficiency in DBT and SQL . Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing development workflows. Proven track record of delivering integrated data solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Financial Service industry experience (essential) This role offers hybrid working , with 3 days per week in the client's London office . The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
Data Developer - Financial Services -Finance Transformation Overview Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking an experienced Data Developer to support the build of a new data warehouse for a client within Financial Services. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, run workshops and help shape a core data platform that underpins the Finance function. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions in Snowflake . Integrate data from various systems into a centralised warehouse. Run workshops and gather technical and business requirements. Partner with finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Contribute to data mapping, lineage documentation, and transformation processes. Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (essential). Proficiency in DBT and SQL . Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing development workflows. Proven track record of delivering integrated data solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Financial Service industry experience (essential) This role offers hybrid working , with 3 days per week in the client's London office . The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
Data Developer - Financial Services - Finance Transformation Overview Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking an experienced Data Developer to support the build of a new data warehouse for a client within Financial Services. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, run workshops and help shape a core data platform that underpins the Finance function. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions in Snowflake . Integrate data from various systems into a centralised warehouse. Run workshops and gather technical and business requirements. Partner with finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Contribute to data mapping, lineage documentation, and transformation processes. Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (essential). Proficiency in DBT and SQL . Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing development workflows. Proven track record of delivering integrated data solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Financial Service industry experience (essential) This role offers hybrid working , with 3 days per week in the client's London office . The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
Data Developer - Financial Services - Finance Transformation Overview Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking an experienced Data Developer to support the build of a new data warehouse for a client within Financial Services. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, run workshops and help shape a core data platform that underpins the Finance function. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions in Snowflake . Integrate data from various systems into a centralised warehouse. Run workshops and gather technical and business requirements. Partner with finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Contribute to data mapping, lineage documentation, and transformation processes. Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (essential). Proficiency in DBT and SQL . Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing development workflows. Proven track record of delivering integrated data solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Financial Service industry experience (essential) This role offers hybrid working , with 3 days per week in the client's London office . The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
City & Capital are currently working with one of the UK's most dynamic and fast-growing specialist property finance lenders who are renowned for their innovation and tailored products to suit the needs of a broad range of professional borrowers, such as property developers and investors. Our client currently offers a range of property-backed loans to cover bridging finance, development exits, commercial mortgages and buy to let. Due to success to date, the lender has now doubled the size of their UK loan book and team 6 times in the last 6 years, with plans to achieve this for a 7th time across the coming period. Due to these increasing levels of high activity, they are generating more and more customer and performance data than ever before and are embarking on a key project to best manage & utilise this. An agile and robust data management and utilisation plan will be key to the attainment of this. Our client is therefore seeking an individual who will play an integral role in building & maintaining the businesses core data infrastructure & to deliver on the demands as outlined below. You will work closely with the lenders Chief Mortgage Officer & Senior Data Lead within the role. This is also a role that comes with plenty of progression potential for those that are successful in the role. About the Role As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the business's core data infrastructure. Working closely with the Chief Mortgage Officer, Senior Data Lead and Market Analysts you will enable scalable reporting, clean data flows, and analytics-ready datasets that underpin everything from product development and underwriting to compliance and performance tracking. You'll take ownership of automated data pipelines, cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Fabric, and integrations with platforms like Salesforce and core lending systems. Your work will be vital to ensuring data is accurate, structured, and available powering both real-time business intelligence and future advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python Integrate internal/external data sources via APIs and platform connectors Model and structure data for scalable analytics (e.g., star/snowflake schemas) Administer Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and Azure services Optimise performance across queries, datasets, and pipelines Apply data validation, cleansing, and standardisation rules Document pipeline logic and contribute to business-wide metadata catalogues Collaborate with BI, Change, and Product teams to align data outputs to needs Support groundwork for future data science and machine learning initiatives The successful applicant will be proficient in SQL and Python, with a proven track record of building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and modern Lakehouse or data warehouse architecture is essential. You'll demonstrate a strong focus on data quality and governance and be adept at integrating third-party APIs and transforming raw data into analytics-ready assets. Prior experience in financial services or lending is preferred, and the ability to communicate data requirements clearly across business teams will be key to success in this role. You'll be a technically strong data professional with hands-on experience in pipeline development, cloud-based data infrastructure, and performance optimisation. You will be at your best when working collaboratively in fast-paced environments and when translating complex business needs into structured, reliable data systems. On?Offer Our client is ideally looking to pay between £50k - £705as a basic salary for the ideal individual, relevant to experience. Higher offers may also be considered for exceptional talent and potential. Salary will be complemented by a favourable bonus scheme too, that will significantly enhance annual earnings. Most notably, due to our clients continued growth & strong and proven promote from within policy, this is also a role that comes with plenty of progression potential, where excellent performance is delivered. In turn, this could see you propel both career standing & salary within, as you make a real impact on the role and business. The?role?will?be?based?in?our?clients?Mayfair?offices,?offering?a?collaborative?and?fast paced working environment. There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position as you might expect, for the reasons outlined. We do not expect this role to be on the market for long! Therefore, if this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in then we look forward to your application as soon as possible. We do not expect this role to be on the market for long! We will aim to review your application as soon as possible and get back to you with an update following. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, The City and Capital Team
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
City & Capital are currently working with one of the UK's most dynamic and fast-growing specialist property finance lenders who are renowned for their innovation and tailored products to suit the needs of a broad range of professional borrowers, such as property developers and investors. Our client currently offers a range of property-backed loans to cover bridging finance, development exits, commercial mortgages and buy to let. Due to success to date, the lender has now doubled the size of their UK loan book and team 6 times in the last 6 years, with plans to achieve this for a 7th time across the coming period. Due to these increasing levels of high activity, they are generating more and more customer and performance data than ever before and are embarking on a key project to best manage & utilise this. An agile and robust data management and utilisation plan will be key to the attainment of this. Our client is therefore seeking an individual who will play an integral role in building & maintaining the businesses core data infrastructure & to deliver on the demands as outlined below. You will work closely with the lenders Chief Mortgage Officer & Senior Data Lead within the role. This is also a role that comes with plenty of progression potential for those that are successful in the role. About the Role As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the business's core data infrastructure. Working closely with the Chief Mortgage Officer, Senior Data Lead and Market Analysts you will enable scalable reporting, clean data flows, and analytics-ready datasets that underpin everything from product development and underwriting to compliance and performance tracking. You'll take ownership of automated data pipelines, cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Fabric, and integrations with platforms like Salesforce and core lending systems. Your work will be vital to ensuring data is accurate, structured, and available powering both real-time business intelligence and future advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python Integrate internal/external data sources via APIs and platform connectors Model and structure data for scalable analytics (e.g., star/snowflake schemas) Administer Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and Azure services Optimise performance across queries, datasets, and pipelines Apply data validation, cleansing, and standardisation rules Document pipeline logic and contribute to business-wide metadata catalogues Collaborate with BI, Change, and Product teams to align data outputs to needs Support groundwork for future data science and machine learning initiatives The successful applicant will be proficient in SQL and Python, with a proven track record of building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and modern Lakehouse or data warehouse architecture is essential. You'll demonstrate a strong focus on data quality and governance and be adept at integrating third-party APIs and transforming raw data into analytics-ready assets. Prior experience in financial services or lending is preferred, and the ability to communicate data requirements clearly across business teams will be key to success in this role. You'll be a technically strong data professional with hands-on experience in pipeline development, cloud-based data infrastructure, and performance optimisation. You will be at your best when working collaboratively in fast-paced environments and when translating complex business needs into structured, reliable data systems. On?Offer Our client is ideally looking to pay between £50k - £705as a basic salary for the ideal individual, relevant to experience. Higher offers may also be considered for exceptional talent and potential. Salary will be complemented by a favourable bonus scheme too, that will significantly enhance annual earnings. Most notably, due to our clients continued growth & strong and proven promote from within policy, this is also a role that comes with plenty of progression potential, where excellent performance is delivered. In turn, this could see you propel both career standing & salary within, as you make a real impact on the role and business. The?role?will?be?based?in?our?clients?Mayfair?offices,?offering?a?collaborative?and?fast paced working environment. There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position as you might expect, for the reasons outlined. We do not expect this role to be on the market for long! Therefore, if this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in then we look forward to your application as soon as possible. We do not expect this role to be on the market for long! We will aim to review your application as soon as possible and get back to you with an update following. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, The City and Capital Team
We are a global recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Credit Risk Architect Location: Knutsford (only candidates no more than one hour away from the area or willing to relocate) Duration: 31/12/2025 Days on site: 2-3 days onsite (non-consecutive) Pay Rate: £492 per day inside IR35 Role Description Looking for aCredit Risk Decisioning and Affordability the architect designs and develops the technology strategy and systems used to assess the creditworthiness and financial capacity of loan applicants. This role focuses on building the overall architecture for the lending process, combining data, advanced analytics, and regulatory knowledge to create automated, efficient, and compliant decision-making platforms. Key responsibilities A credit risk decisioning and affordability architect has a wide range of responsibilities, including: Architecting decision platforms: Design, build, and implement the technical architecture for end-to-end credit risk decisioning and affordability solutions. This includes integrating various data sources (internal and external), analytical models, and rule-based engines. Developing credit strategy: Translate business objectives and credit policy into technical requirements and system rules. This includes defining risk appetite, decision flows, and the criteria for approving, denying, or referring credit applications. Overseeing model development: Work closely with data scientists and credit risk model developers to integrate statistical and machine learning models into the decisioning architecture. This includes models for credit scoring, loss forecasting, and affordability assessments. Ensuring regulatory compliance: Incorporate all relevant regulatory requirements (eg, responsible lending obligations) into the decisioning framework. The architect must ensure the system provides a robust audit trail for all lending decisions. Monitoring system performance: Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track the performance of the decisioning system and underlying models. This includes tracking key metrics like credit approval rates, default rates, and model accuracy. Driving automation and efficiency: Identify opportunities to increase automation within the credit life cycle, from application processing to portfolio management. This involves leveraging technologies to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations. Managing stakeholder engagement: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for senior management, risk teams, and business units. The architect must communicate technical concepts and strategic direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required skills and qualifications The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep blend of technical, analytical, and financial knowledge. Technical skills Decision engine platforms: Extensive experience with industry-standard decisioning software like FICO Blaze Advisor, Pega, or other rule-based and predictive analytics tools. Data and analytics: Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (eg, Python, R, SAS) and proficiency in database and data warehousing technologies. System integration: Experience with enterprise-level system architecture, including integrating decisioning engines with customer-facing applications, credit bureaus, and internal data warehouses. Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they can be leveraged to scale decisioning platforms. Advanced modelling: Expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and stress-testing methodologies. Financial acumen: Deep understanding of financial products, the credit life cycle, and the risks associated with lending. Credit policy knowledge: Strong grasp of credit underwriting principles, affordability metrics, and regulatory compliance standards. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
We are a global recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Credit Risk Architect Location: Knutsford (only candidates no more than one hour away from the area or willing to relocate) Duration: 31/12/2025 Days on site: 2-3 days onsite (non-consecutive) Pay Rate: £492 per day inside IR35 Role Description Looking for aCredit Risk Decisioning and Affordability the architect designs and develops the technology strategy and systems used to assess the creditworthiness and financial capacity of loan applicants. This role focuses on building the overall architecture for the lending process, combining data, advanced analytics, and regulatory knowledge to create automated, efficient, and compliant decision-making platforms. Key responsibilities A credit risk decisioning and affordability architect has a wide range of responsibilities, including: Architecting decision platforms: Design, build, and implement the technical architecture for end-to-end credit risk decisioning and affordability solutions. This includes integrating various data sources (internal and external), analytical models, and rule-based engines. Developing credit strategy: Translate business objectives and credit policy into technical requirements and system rules. This includes defining risk appetite, decision flows, and the criteria for approving, denying, or referring credit applications. Overseeing model development: Work closely with data scientists and credit risk model developers to integrate statistical and machine learning models into the decisioning architecture. This includes models for credit scoring, loss forecasting, and affordability assessments. Ensuring regulatory compliance: Incorporate all relevant regulatory requirements (eg, responsible lending obligations) into the decisioning framework. The architect must ensure the system provides a robust audit trail for all lending decisions. Monitoring system performance: Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track the performance of the decisioning system and underlying models. This includes tracking key metrics like credit approval rates, default rates, and model accuracy. Driving automation and efficiency: Identify opportunities to increase automation within the credit life cycle, from application processing to portfolio management. This involves leveraging technologies to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations. Managing stakeholder engagement: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for senior management, risk teams, and business units. The architect must communicate technical concepts and strategic direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required skills and qualifications The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep blend of technical, analytical, and financial knowledge. Technical skills Decision engine platforms: Extensive experience with industry-standard decisioning software like FICO Blaze Advisor, Pega, or other rule-based and predictive analytics tools. Data and analytics: Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (eg, Python, R, SAS) and proficiency in database and data warehousing technologies. System integration: Experience with enterprise-level system architecture, including integrating decisioning engines with customer-facing applications, credit bureaus, and internal data warehouses. Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they can be leveraged to scale decisioning platforms. Advanced modelling: Expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and stress-testing methodologies. Financial acumen: Deep understanding of financial products, the credit life cycle, and the risks associated with lending. Credit policy knowledge: Strong grasp of credit underwriting principles, affordability metrics, and regulatory compliance standards. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Lead Database Developer - Global Software House - Peterborough/Hybrid (Tech stack: Lead Database Developer, SQL Developer, Database Developer, SQL Server 2017, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Business Intelligence, OLTP Systems, BI, OLAP, Performance Optimisation, Distributed Transactions, SaaS, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Data Warehouse, SQL Developer) Do you want to work for an internationally recognised brand? Do you want to work on enterprise level software development projects and gain exposure to cutting edge technologies? Do you want to experience a truly sophisticated Agile development environment? Then look no further! Our client is an award-winning software house with a strong presence in over 100 countries. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Lead Database Developer to join their dynamic team of high-flying individuals. Lead Database Developer applicants should be experienced in some, if not all, of the following: SQL Server 2017, Business Intelligence (BI), OLTP Systems, OLAP, Data Warehousing and more. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: SQL Server 2019, replication, clustering, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and data warehouse technologies. This is a truly fabulous opportunity to join a spectacular organization; one that offers a structured career progression programme, excellent training, exquisite offices and amazing benefits. All positions come with the following benefits: Performance-based Bonus 28 days holiday (plus 8 UK Bank Holidays). Flexible working hours Hybrid Working Policy. Health & Life Insurance Training allowance And much more Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid Working Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the employer cannot provide sponsorships. Noir continues to be the leading technology recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Lead Database Developer - Global Software House - Peterborough/Hybrid (Tech stack: Lead Database Developer, SQL Developer, Database Developer, SQL Server 2017, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Business Intelligence, OLTP Systems, BI, OLAP, Performance Optimisation, Distributed Transactions, SaaS, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Data Warehouse, SQL Developer) Do you want to work for an internationally recognised brand? Do you want to work on enterprise level software development projects and gain exposure to cutting edge technologies? Do you want to experience a truly sophisticated Agile development environment? Then look no further! Our client is an award-winning software house with a strong presence in over 100 countries. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Lead Database Developer to join their dynamic team of high-flying individuals. Lead Database Developer applicants should be experienced in some, if not all, of the following: SQL Server 2017, Business Intelligence (BI), OLTP Systems, OLAP, Data Warehousing and more. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: SQL Server 2019, replication, clustering, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and data warehouse technologies. This is a truly fabulous opportunity to join a spectacular organization; one that offers a structured career progression programme, excellent training, exquisite offices and amazing benefits. All positions come with the following benefits: Performance-based Bonus 28 days holiday (plus 8 UK Bank Holidays). Flexible working hours Hybrid Working Policy. Health & Life Insurance Training allowance And much more Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid Working Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the employer cannot provide sponsorships. Noir continues to be the leading technology recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
