Senior Credit Risk Manager

Senior Credit Risk ManagerWe're looking for a Senior Credit Risk Manager.About usImagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics - they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy. Since 2012, we've revolutionised how these businesses access finance, turning what was once a lengthy, frustrating process into something remarkable: funding that's fast, flexible, and actually works for modern businesses.Our impact speaks for itself: we've provided billions in funding to more than 150,000 businesses across Europe, making us one of the continent's leading fintech innovators. But we're just getting started. Our mission? To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve.We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether it's managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we ensure businesses get the funds they need - often within minutes.Your missionAs Senior Credit Risk Manager, your mission is to drive the performance and evolution of iwoca's enhanced (manual) underwriting in Germany, one of our most dynamic and strategic markets.You'll lead the day-to-day oversight of our enhanced portfolio, ensuring it delivers strong, sustainable outcomes within risk appetite. Working closely with Credit Analyst Specialists, data scientists and cross-functional teams, you'll refine how we combine human assessments with data-driven models to make smart, consistent lending decisions.Your key responsibilitiesProposing and delivering improvements to models, enhanced workflows and credit strategiesMonitoring portfolio performance to ensure outcomes stay within expectationsEvaluating the impact of new model implementations and strategy changesReviewing credit metrics and investigating deviations to identify risks and root causesIdentifying and resolving gaps in risk processes, systems or dataPartnering with the Head of Credit Risk (Germany) on the strategic direction of enhanced (manual) underwritingSetting and managing your team's agenda, ensuring alignment with broader business prioritiesLeading and developing a junior analyst, supporting both technical and career growthThis is a high-impact role where you'll shape the future of iwoca's German credit strategy, helping small businesses thrive while scaling a fast-growing portfolio in a data-first environment.Requirements3 to 5 years in credit risk and lending strategy, ideally in SME or consumer lending; fintech experience is a strong plusStrong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience12+ months managing or mentoring analysts, with evidence of impact on performance and growthAdvanced Python and SQL skills, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib and SeabornHands-on experience building predictive models and translating outputs into lending decisionsSkilled in developing credit strategies, including scorecards, credit limits and loss reduction techniquesComfortable working with large, messy datasets and identifying clear, actionable insightsStrong communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiencesCommercial mindset, with a structured approach to decision-making under uncertaintyFamiliarity with the German lending market or language is helpful but not essentialThe salaryWe expect to pay from £80,000 - £100,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.The cultureAt iwoca, we look to hire smart, passionate, humble individuals with a growth mindset. We prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members.We value thought and skill diversity and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services.Our friendly and inclusive environment, combined with our flexible work policies, ensures that you'll have the perfect balance between work and life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.The officesOffices in London, Leeds, Berlin and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacksEvents and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football, etc.The benefitsMedical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membershipA private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependants.25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leaveA one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.Instant access to emotional and mental health support.3% Pension contributions and share options.Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.Learning and developmentA learning and development budget for everyone.Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.Useful linksiwoca benefits & policiesInterview welcome pack #J-18808-Ljbffr