Head of Lending & Financing Risk Technology
Head of Lending & Financing Risk Technology
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We’re working with a leading global financial institution to find a senior technology leader to drive the delivery of data, analytics, and risk solutions across their lending syndication and financing risk business. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of credit, data, and modern software delivery – ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and wants to shape the future of credit risk technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the design and delivery of scalable analytics and risk solutions supporting loan syndication, portfolio management, and financing risk.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, software developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into modern, data-driven software solutions that improve decision-making and revenue optimization.
- Oversee the development of tools that support credit risk analytics, commercial loan pipelines, and portfolio optimization.
- Manage complex software projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost tracking, and alignment with business goals.
- Leverage AI and GenAI tools to enhance analytics capabilities and automation.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong domain knowledge in lending, credit risk, and loan syndication. Essential.
- Proven experience delivering complex software and data solutions in financial services, while remaining business facing.
- Ability to engage with business stakeholders and translate domain problems into technical solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Python and SQL; familiarity with modern data and analytics stacks.
- Understanding of software architecture, data engineering principles, and batch/real-time data processing.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering at scale.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to AI/GenAI tools in a financial context.
- Experience with portfolio analytics, CLOs, or synthetic financing products.
- CFA, FRM, or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, etc.).
Why Apply?
- High-profile role with visibility across a critical business area
- Opportunity to build new platforms and shape the tech strategy from the ground up
- Broad remit, large user base, and strong business sponsorship
- Flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office, with more flexibility for London-based candidates)
- Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
If you’re a tech-savvy leader with a passion for credit markets and a track record of delivering impactful solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Investment Banking
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