Head of Consumer Credit

2 weeks ago

Kidderminster, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Secure Trust Bank Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

About The Role
Secure Trust Bank Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Head of Consumer Credit
to lead the credit risk strategy for our Retail Finance business. This is a pivotal role, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end credit lifecycle—from origination and in-life management to impairment—ensuring our portfolio remains robust, customer-focused, and commercially sound.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and shape the credit risk profile across our Retail Finance portfolio, ensuring alignment with our Risk and Capital parameters.
  • Own and develop credit risk models and scorecards, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Design and oversee risk strategies that balance commercial success with customer fairness and regulatory compliance.
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including Executive Committee and Board members, with clear, data-driven insights.
  • Chair key governance forums, including Credit Committees and monthly Credit Risk meetings.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, Marketing, and other Group functions to deliver strategic goals.
  • Represent STB externally, building strong relationships with third parties and regulators.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven leadership in Consumer Credit Risk, with expertise in personal finance and revolving credit.
  • Strong command of credit risk models, scorecards, and IFRS9.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including FCA/PRA requirements and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.
  • Ability to influence at all levels, from operational teams to Board-level stakeholders.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and delivering value to both the business and our customers.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Demonstrable experience in a senior credit risk role within a regulated financial services environment.

Everyone is different. Everyone is valued
As part of our vision to become the most trusted specialist lender in the UK, we've been helping customers and businesses fulfil their ambitions s ince In that time, we've learned that we're more than the sum of our parts. We're a strong Group because of our people and our strengths; specialist, expert, ambitious and also diverse . All of our people are different and this is something we celebrate .

Every one of our employees brings unique talent, ability and perspective to their role.

That's why Secure Trust Bank Group nurtures differences. We understand that we perform better because we're not cast from the same mould. We actively embrace and support diversity, work with leading industry bodies and promote initiatives that reinforce our philosophy of giving you the freedom to be who you are.

We're an award-winning bank providing savings accounts and lending services to over one million customers. We're Secure Trust Bank Group. We embrace difference.

Notes/Brief For Recruitment Team
About The Company
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, but we can't achieve our customer focused strategy without the right people in our team.

At Secure Trust Bank, we know that people are our biggest investment, which is why a career with us is not just a job. It's the chance to be part of something bigger, to add real value to the Bank and help us constantly improve, in order to achieve our ambition of becoming the best bank in Britain. We believe in giving our staff autonomy, with initiative and exceptional performance recognised through a variety of individual and team awards and incentives. All our employees have a tangible impact on the Group's core values, and we are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. So join us as we strive to Grow, Sustain and Love the way we work.

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