Impairment Modelling Lead

We're looking for a talented and passionate Impairment Modelling Lead to join our Credit Risk Modelling Team. The team plays a critical role in developing and maintaining credit risk models across Starling.

As Impairment Modelling Lead, you will be responsible for owning the end-to-end development, execution, and maintenance of IFRS 9 models. This includes working closely with stakeholders to ensure that model developments meet business requirements, producing detailed model documentation, monitoring model performance, and collaborating with model validation teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in developing impairment models
• Strong experience in team leadership roles
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools, specifically Python
• Graduate-level education preferable, ideally in a numerical degree (or an equivalent work experience)
• A proven ability to interpret and comply with regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in influencing, negotiation, and relationship management
• Organised, flexible, and adaptable, with the ability to switch between tasks seamlessly
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
• Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships