Confidential company, Finance
Head of Credit Risk at VC-backed fintech lender
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Take the helm of the credit risk function at a high-growth, VC-backed fintech lender. This role offers the unique opportunity to own the full credit lifecycle—from underwriting strategy to board-level reporting—at a company that has already deployed significant capital to support SMEs.
If you are a data-driven leader with deep fintech experience and a desire for high autonomy, this London-based position is your next career-defining move.
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Role overview
As Head of Credit Risk, you will own the full credit lifecycle, from underwriting strategy to collections and investor reporting. Leading a distributed team, you’ll balance hands-on ML scoring model development with board-level risk strategy. This is a pivotal role for a leader looking to scale a high-growth function at a well-funded fintech.
About the company
VC-backed fintech lender
What you will do
- Develop and manage the end-to-end credit risk framework, including underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and collections.
- Build sophisticated ML scoring models leveraging open banking and alternative data to optimize lending decisions.
- Oversee regulatory compliance and manage reporting for internal risk committees and external lender partners.
Who this is a fit for
- Deep experience in SME credit risk with a track record of scaling risk functions at a fintech lender.
- Strong background in data-driven underwriting, including expertise in automated decisioning and ML model development.
- Proven people management skills and experience navigating regulatory requirements and board-level reporting.
Why this role is remarkable
- Significant ownership over the full credit risk lifecycle and strategy at a rapidly scaling fintech.
- Backed by top-tier VCs and significant debt facilities, providing a stable foundation for massive growth.
- Leadership of a talented, international team with a direct line to founders and the board.
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