Do you have an analytical mind set? Are you experienced in working with credit risk data? Can you strategically lead teams and nurture colleagues to grow? If yes, then we may have the role for you!

As the Head of Credit Risk Data and Reporting, you will be will be responsible for the development, implementation and effectiveness of our framework for credit risk data, reporting and systems. Sitting at the heart of the Credit Risk and Analytics team, you will lead a team that supports the rest of the department focusing on process efficiency and automation.

So what would you be doing?...

• Leading continuous enhancement of the risk data mart, making sure it delivers the information required to oversee credit risk and meet regulatory requirements

• Creating and maintaining credit risk data items used for risk reporting, modelling and validation

• Promoting and leading automation and code optimisation, to reduce manual interventions and error

• Generating data packs for Credit and Executive Risk committees, external reporting and regulatory information requests

• Leading on model implementation for the Credit Risk team

• Chairing the Credit Risk Data and System committee and representing the Credit Risk function at the Bank's Data Governance committee

• Designing and implementing controls and driving improvements in data quality

• Maintaining credit risk systems and infrastructure to support the growth of the department

You need to be this kind of person...

• Passionate about providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience for customers

• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment

• Prepared to stick at something - we get nervous if someone has jumped from job to job as we want people who are prepared to learn and grow

• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills. But to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to do most of these wonderful things...

• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

• In order to exceed in this role, you need an in depth knowledge of Credit Risk and best practices in risk measurement, risk data management and risk reporting

• You must have a good understanding of regulatory requirements, including IFRS9, IRB and BCBS 239

• You need to have excellent knowledge of SAS/SQL/VBA

• We need you to have willingness and ability to go into the details of issues and propose innovative solutions

• You need a track record of leading a diverse team to develop individuals and achieve results

• In order to succeed in this role, you will have a strong background within the banking sector