We are looking for a motivated quantitative professional with hands-on experience in credit and statistical models within financial services. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across model development, assessment, and documentation — with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
You will thrive in this role if you bring:
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a financial services firm
- Prior exposure to statistical models in finance, particularly in a credit or risk context
- Experience with Borrower Rating models (highly desirable)
- A highly numerate academic background — Maths, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science — at MSc level or above
Candidates should demonstrate strong technical capability across the following areas:
Knowledge & expertise- Strong knowledge of statistics and quantitative methods
- Understanding of the theory of default modelling and credit risk frameworks
- Familiarity with portfolio credit risk models and scenario-based stress testing
- Experience performing representativeness and performance monitoring analyses
- Understanding of UK and ECB regulatory expectations for model documentation
- Proficiency in Python (required)
- Ability to work with large datasets and model outputs in a structured, reproducible manner
- Ability to produce clear, well-structured model documentation for technical and regulatory audiences
- Experience documenting models in line with internal governance and external regulatory standards
We look for consultants who combine technical excellence with the professional behaviours that make a real difference in client environments. The following competencies are essential:
Communication & stakeholder management- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor style and content to different audiences — from technical model owners to senior risk stakeholders
- Confident presenting findings and documentation to both internal teams and regulators
- Strong analytical mind-set with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to assess complex model frameworks and identify gaps in applicability or documentation
- Sound judgement and strong decision-making skills, including in ambiguous situations
- Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise across multiple workstreams
- Able to manage large workloads and tight deadlines, balancing urgent tasks with longer-term deliverables
- A genuine team player with a professional and constructive attitude
- Innovative approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to propose and test new approaches
Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality throughout