About Zopa
Empowering borrowers and savers with fair finance
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2005, with billions lent in personal loans
- Launched its bank in 2020, expanding product offerings
- Acquired DivideBuy to enhance its buy now, pay later services
- $972.9 million in funding, driving growth and innovation
Zopa is a leading UK fintech company headquartered in London, specializing in personal loans, savings accounts, and credit cards. Since its founding in 2005, Zopa has lent billions and launched its bank in 2020, recently acquiring the 'buy now, pay later' platform DivideBuy. With $972.9 million in f...
🎁 Benefits
Zopa offers 25 days of holiday, increasing to 30 with tenure, plus 16 weeks of full pay for new parents. Employees can work from abroad for up to 120 ...
🌟 Culture
Zopa fosters a unique culture rooted in its extensive lending experience, emphasizing customer-centric financial products. The company values face-to-...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Zopa is hiring a Senior Credit Strategy Analyst to drive improvements in credit performance through risk models and analytical techniques. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science and product. This role requires expertise in machine learning and data warehousing.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in credit analysis and strategy, with experience in developing risk models and conducting hypothesis testing. Your analytical skills are complemented by a collaborative mindset, allowing you to work effectively with cross-functional teams including data science, product, and engineering. You are driven to make an impact in the finance sector and are unafraid to embrace unconventional challenges. Your expertise in machine learning and data warehousing, particularly with Redshift, positions you as a key player in enhancing credit performance at Zopa.
You thrive in environments that encourage innovation and strategic thinking. You understand the importance of monitoring portfolio trends and are adept at identifying new opportunities through advanced analytical techniques. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively makes you a valuable asset to any team. You are passionate about redefining finance and are excited to contribute to a company that prioritizes customer needs.
What you'll do
As a Senior Credit Strategy Analyst at Zopa, you will be responsible for driving step-change improvements in credit performance. You will develop and refine risk models that inform strategic decisions and influence growth strategies. Your role will involve collaborating closely with data scientists and product teams to implement leading-edge analytical techniques that enhance decision-making processes.
You will monitor portfolio trends and conduct hypothesis testing to identify areas for improvement. Your insights will help shape the direction of credit strategies and contribute to the overall success of Zopa Bank. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior analysts and share your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
What we offer
At Zopa, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will be part of a high-performing team that is dedicated to redefining finance and making a positive impact on customers' lives. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our recognition as one of the UK's Most Loved Workplaces. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of banking.
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