Credit Risk Analyst

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Coventry
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Credit Control
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    Up to £50,000

Credit Risk Analyst. Permanent role. Flexible Remote working. Full-time. Coventry. Up to £50,000

Your new company

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Location: Remote (with one day per week in Coventry office)
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week

About the Role Hays are supporting a growing business in Coventry that is seeking a skilled Credit Risk Analyst to join their team and play a key role in managing and improving the quality of their credit portfolio. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making and wants to make a tangible impact on business performance.

Your new role

  • Monitor and analyse credit risk across new business and existing portfolios.
  • Develop and maintain credit scorecards and risk models to predict and control bad debt.
  • Produce insightful dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI to support senior decision-making.
  • Recommend policy and process improvements to optimise approval rates while managing risk.
  • Collaborate with underwriting, collections, and finance teams to address high-risk accounts.
  • Prepare regulatory and investor reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong analytical skills with experience in credit risk, portfolio monitoring, and scorecard development.
  • Proficiency in data tools (Power BI, SQL, Python or similar) and statistical modelling techniques.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
  • Commercial awareness and confidence in making data-backed decisions.
  • Experience in financial services or leasing is desirable.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary (£45k–£50k)
  • Flexible remote working (one day per week in Coventry)
  • 37.5-hour working week
  • Company car scheme
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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