Credit Risk Manager

Credit Risk Manager

South Yorkshire 

£75,000 - £85,000

12 Month FTC

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a growing business based in South Yorkshire as they look to appoint an experienced Credit Risk Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a high-impact role where you'll provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership within the credit risk function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and lead a talented team, helping the business manage risk effectively while enabling smart, sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly Credit Risk Review meetings and make informed risk decisions.
• Manage credit assessments across various customer types, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop and enforce credit risk policies and define the overall risk appetite.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and reporting to support credit risk management.
• Monitor the customer portfolio and identify early signs of financial stress.
• Deliver financial and market analysis to support high-value or complex decisions.
• Lead and mentor a team of credit risk professionals.
• Represent the credit function during internal and external reviews.
• Handle high-risk or escalated cases, including direct engagement with senior customer representatives.