Credit Risk Officer Location: Stoke on Trent Salary: (phone number removed) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced credit professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment? We're working on behalf of a forward-thinking and well-established client seeking a Credit Risk Officer to join their Credit & Funding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied role that supports business growth through the effective management of credit lines, funder relationships, and the delivery of insightful credit analysis. You'll be at the heart of ensuring credit policies are adhered to while supporting a range of commercial lending activities.

• Prepare and submit credit applications to third-party funders and internal underwriters

• Gather and manage customer data

• Build strong working relationships with external funders and internal sales teams

• Manage facility renewals, credit line tracking, and ongoing portfolio monitoring

• Produce accurate management reporting on credit exposure and utilisation

• Maintain and update internal systems with credit-related information

• Support on boarding of new customers with thorough due diligence checks

• Lead or contribute to credit-related projects and training initiatives

• Previous experience in an underwriting or asset finance environment

• Beneficial but not essential - studying towards ACCA or CIMA

• Strong working knowledge of credit risk processes and compliance

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Highly organised, with strong numerical and analytical skills

• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with multiple systems

• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Financial or accounting qualifications are desirable

• A collaborative and supportive working culture

• Opportunities to work closely with funders and stakeholders at all levels

• Exposure to a wide variety of credit activities across the business

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid working environment (where applicable)

To apply for the Credit Risk Officer position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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