Hiring: Head of Credit Risk Acquisitions

Basic informationLocationLeeds, London, ManchesterBusiness LineAudit & AssuranceJob TypePermanent / FTCDate published11-Aug-2026Req #23723Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryOur Assurance practice encompasses skills across regulation and finance with a deep analytics capability. Working in Assurance means you will have an opportunity to work alongside leading experts, as we help build and enhance trust between businesses and the public, by responding to emerging issues and protecting the public interest. Providing assurance to help businesses become more resilient, agile and better prepared for the future. To be resilient, businesses must be ready to respond to current and future challenges and opportunities. We provide independent assurance by assessing the risks and underlying processes, providing conclusions as to which risks are being managed and mitigated in line with the business' appetite for risk. 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Connect to your opportunity As a member of the Credit Risk Analytics team, your role will include: Helping entities we audit improve and develop their credit measurement capabilities focussing on IFRS9, IRB and stress testing approaches across the full range of credit asset classes. Providing credit measurement modelling and analytics services to clients. Supporting companies we audit 1st Line teams with the build of new models or improvement/review of existing models, support to 2nd Line oversight/model review functions or to 3rd Line Internal Audit teams. Help companies we audit with designing and improving their wider credit measurement ecosystems; for example practices around insight into movements, data, controls, model risk management, model monitoring and maintenance, reporting and external disclosure. Supporting Deloitte's external audit of IFRS9 and assurance of RWA through challenge of our entities we audit' methodological approaches and quality of implementation to identify material weaknesses or areas of concern. Supporting other credit measurement-related projects such as acquisition due diligence, stress testing and Asset Quality Reviews. Contributing to thought leadership around credit measurement best practice and its evolution. Contributing to the Analytics & Modelling team's strategy and identifying new opportunities for Deloitte to help its clients. Building long-term relationships with clients to be regarded as a trusted advisor. Connect to your skills and professional experience EssentialGood credit modelling skills and experience in the development, delivery and/or validation of credit risk models under one or more of the IFRS9, IRB and forecasting/stress testing regimes. Python modelling software is essential. Understanding of the management of credit financials, associated governance and stakeholder perspectives. Knowledge of the financial services industry and the credit fundamentals of different asset classes. Project management and leadership skills. Ability to partner with entities we audit or other stakeholders and build great relationships. Good skills with modelling software such as SAS, SQL, MS Excel (including VBA), R.Commercial understanding of the use and business consequences of rating system outputs. Understanding of wider rating systems concepts including data, systems, controls, use test etc. Understanding of the changing regulatory environment as it relates to credit measurement. Experience with data visualization. Connect to your business - Audit & AssuranceWe know it's not just about the numbers. It's about the creative and collective thinking or our people. We're redefining the future of audit. Assurance practitioners play a key role in achieving this through independent review and challenge of management's views on a range of regulatory and reporting requirements, whether financial, operational or compliance in nature. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). Connect with your colleagues "Deloitte is known for its flexible working environment and the support it offers to new parents. We do have a clear brand, but everyone is encouraged to be themselves." - Alice, Audit and Assurance "The team I support works with one of Deloitte's biggest clients. To be involved with such an influential client so early in my career is really rewarding; Owen, Audit and Assurance "The progression at Deloitte is steady and I've always felt in control of my own career path. Ali, Audit and AssurancOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in Leeds, Manchester or London with hybrid working. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.