via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Credit Risk Modeller

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London Contract GBP 130,000 – 143,000
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Senior Credit Risk Modeller

6 Months

London - Mostly 3 days per week

Inside IR35

£500-550 per day

We are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Risk Controller to support a specialist UK lender in the redevelopment of its Credit Risk Rating, Scorecard and ICAAP Stress Testing models.

This is a hands-on modelling role focused on improving PD, LGD and Expected Loss methodologies across Asset Finance, Commercial Property Finance and other specialist lending portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening model performance, risk sensitivity and regulatory compliance in line with Basel 3.1 and PRA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Redevelop and enhance Credit Risk Rating (CRR), Scorecard and Credit Risk models.

  • Redevelop ICAAP Stress Testing models used for Pillar 2A and Pillar 2B assessments.

  • Improve PD, LGD and Expected Loss methodologies across lending portfolios.

  • Build product-specific risk frameworks reflecting key risk drivers and transaction characteristics.

  • Perform model design, build, testing, implementation and documentation.

  • Support model governance, validation and regulatory requirements.

  • Work closely with Credit, Risk, Finance and Lending stakeholders to ensure models are practical, robust and fit for purpose.

Key Requirements
  • Proven experience building or redeveloping Credit Risk Models or Scorecards.

  • Strong knowledge of PD, LGD, EAD and Expected Loss modelling.

  • Experience developing or enhancing ICAAP and Stress Testing models.

  • Understanding of Basel, IRB and PRA regulatory frameworks.

  • Experience within Asset Finance, Commercial Lending, Property Finance or specialist banking environments.

  • Strong technical skills in Excel, SQL, Python, R or SAS.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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