Senior Credit Strategy Architect – Fintech Payments

GoCardless; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global bank payment company is seeking a Senior Credit Strategy Analyst in Leeds. This role is responsible for designing and optimizing the credit risk strategy, collaborating closely with multiple teams to align on robust credit policies. The ideal candidate should have experience in credit risk strategy, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SQL. A competitive salary range of £48,000 - £60,000 is offered with additional benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Dedicated support and medical cover

Work from anywhere for up to 90 days

Flexibility with in-office days

Equity for permanently employed staff

Generous holidays and wellness days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to partner with operational teams to drive outcomes.
• Experience working with underwriting teams.
• Strong data background with skills in SQL modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and optimise GoCardless’s credit risk strategy.
• Develop data-driven strategies to manage and mitigate credit losses.
• Work closely with teams to ensure credit policies are robust and scalable.

Skills

Experience in credit risk strategy

Strong understanding of credit exposure in B2B environments

Data-savvy and comfortable with risk metrics

Strong communication skills

Tools

SQL

Big Query

Job description

A global bank payment company is seeking a Senior Credit Strategy Analyst in Leeds. This role is responsible for designing and optimizing the credit risk strategy, collaborating closely with multiple teams to align on robust credit policies. The ideal candidate should have experience in credit risk strategy, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SQL. A competitive salary range of £48,000 - £60,000 is offered with additional benefits including flexible working arrangements.