Credit Analyst - German speaking

iwoca

The company Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often don’t wait, and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going, and growing, SMEs need finance that’s as flexible and responsive as they are. That's why we built iwoca. Our smart technology, data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed, confidence and control they need, exactly when it's needed. We’ve already cleared the way for 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed, through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive. The team We’re growing fast, and more customers means more credit decisions. Our credit team is expanding and we’re looking for experienced analysts to assess our customers in a fast, fair and accurate way. The role * To assess credit applications - you’ll use your experience, a variety of data sources and our tech platform to make fast, fair and accurate decisions. * You’ll have autonomy in decisioning, the scope of which will increase over time as you build knowledge of our systems and processes. * You will support other analysts on larger and more complex decisions, which is a key part of our workflow. * Our credit decisioning is data driven. You’ll work alongside our analytics teams to optimise our approach to lending and adapt your own approach in line with that goal. The requirements Essential: * Demonstrates curiosity to use and learn more about AI tools. You’ll already be comfortable using AI tools in practical ways to help solve problems, increase productivity and improve quality of work, showing good judgement about when to use them and the ability to explain the reasoning behind that use. * We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve. * Knowledge of foundational finance and accounting principles, whether acquired academically or through an internship * Strong business acumen and a working understanding of the risk and revenue drivers that influence the creditworthiness of a loan application * The ability to interpret & analyse financial statements * A motivated and enthusiastic attitude that works well in a regularly changing and fast paced environment * Excellent communication skills in business English and German * An analytical mindset with a practical approach to problem solving. You come up with innovative and scalable solutions to day-to-day problems and suggest changes to processes to improve efficiency Don’t take this list as prescriptive: it’s just to give you a sense of who might do well at the job. We’d still love to hear from you if you don’t hit every point on the list, or if you have other experience. The salary We expect to pay from £32,000 —£45,000 for this role. But, we’re open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews. The culture At iwoca, the best idea wins. We model our culture on independent thinking, challenging untested logic, and evidence-based decisions. We prioritise learning and growth, and give people the autonomy to develop in the direction that makes them most effective. We're a tech company and believe in the power of AI to help us work faster and better. We provide the infrastructure where every iwocan always has access to the best models and where those models have access to all of our data. We will help our people to learn how to use and grow with the new tools available to them. The offices We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: * Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. * Events and community-led groups, including running groups, padel, and monthly ping-pong and pool competitions. The benefits * Flexible working hours. * Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership. * A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents. * 25 days’ holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave. * A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years. * Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support. * 3% Pension contributions on total earnings. * An employee equity incentive scheme. * Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money. * Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. * Two company retreats a year: we’ve been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: * A learning and development budget for everyone. * Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers. * Access to learning platforms like Treehouse. Useful links: * iwoca benefits & policies

9fin

About 9fin 9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion. Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis, and high-value workflows across global markets. Today, 9fin powers teams at 300+ blue-chip institutions worldwide, including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The business is scaling at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption. We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide. THE OPPORTUNITY 9fin is seeking a reporter to join our European team covering the distressed debt and restructuring market. We’re looking for a scoop-driven journalist who will relish the opportunity to delve into all of the fascinating stories of restructuring and distressed companies across the UK and Europe. If you can follow this fast-paced market while maintaining best-in-class editorial standards and collaborating with our team of reporters, analysts, and lawyers, we want to work with you. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON Every day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on: * Breaking news — You’ll regularly break stories on what’s going on in distressed debt, from deteriorating company earnings all the way to messy out-of-court restructurings * Feature-writing — You’ll know when to pull the trigger on longer-form articles that connect the dots between daily news and broader market trends * Generating ideas — You’ll provide a consistent stream of new ideas, whether that’s identifying new situations to cover, or thinking up new ways to cover them * Monitoring markets — You’ll learn to harness our technology to identify new opportunities, ensuring that 9fin’s coverage of the distressed market is timely and comprehensive ABOUT YOU This role will be a great fit if you are: * Experienced — 2+ year of finance reporting experience, preferably on distressed debt markets * Personable — Inquisitive and outgoing, always making new connections and sharing ideas * Organised — Able to maintain a deep network of sources, stay on top of story pipeline and deadlines * Communicative — Clear and concise in your written and verbal language, and able to explain complex ideas in simple terms * Driven — Endlessly curious, self-motivated, and passionate about doing a good job * Fluent in German or French would be an added plus Benefits We’re a scaling start up, and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel. Financial & Insurance * Competitive Salary (our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market) * Equity * Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%) * Private Medical Insurance * Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness * Group Life Assurance * Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes Time off * 25 holiday days per year * Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days) * Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work * Work abroad for up to 3 months a year * 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service * Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available Training & Culture * Professional learning and development budget * AI experimentation budget of £800 (UK) per employee to trial AI tools * Quarterly team socials * Summer and Winter company social events 9fin is an equal opportunities employer At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.

Lendable

ABOUT LENDABLE Lendable is on a mission to build the world's best technology to help people get credit and save money. We're building one of the world’s leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start: * One of the UK’s newest unicorns with a team of just over 700 people * Among the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK * Profitable since 2017 * Backed by top investors including Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs * Loved by customers with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on Trustpilot) So far, we’ve rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: loans, credit cards and car finance. We get money into our customers’ hands in minutes instead of days. We’re growing fast, and there’s a lot more to do: we’re going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks with dated systems and painful processes. JOIN US IF YOU WANT TO 1. Take ownership across a broad remit. You are trusted to make decisions that drive a material impact on the direction and success of Lendable from day 1 2. Work in small teams of exceptional people, who are relentlessly resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quo 3. Build the best technology in-house, using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting About The Role We’re looking for an analytically-minded Senior Credit Risk Analyst ready to support driving meaningful change in our consumer finance products in the UK or USA markets. This role is ideal for someone who is confident with data, comfortable coding, and eager to solve complex problems. You'll be part of a collaborative, ambitious organisation where ideas are encouraged and bureaucracy is minimal. Your work will have a tangible impact, driving strategic decisions and enhancing our portfolio performance. Your team's objectives Our credit teams are building high-performing portfolios, with bold growth targets and a commitment to responsible lending. Within the credit function, our core responsibilities include: * Optimising credit decisioning: who to lend to, how much to lend, and at what interest rate. * Assessing and adapting to external economic conditions. * Developing and owning models that forecast returns and guide investor reporting. How you'll impact those objectives * Define and refine credit strategies that align with our evolving portfolio goals. * Discover insights from data using tools like Python and SQL to address key business questions. * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, data, and operations teams to implement strategies. * Monitor and assess the success of implemented strategies and continuously identify areas for improvement. What you'll need to succeed  * Daily coding experience, with proficiency in Python and/or SQL * Proven experience in credit risk strategy, ideally within credit card lending. * A strategic mindset and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable decisions. * A focus on delivering results that align with both commercial and customer needs. * A collaborative, open approach and a willingness to challenge your own assumptions Interview Process * An initial phone conversation with our Talent Team * Case study interviews * Onsite interview with Head of credit + logistical reasoning task LIFE AT LENDABLE * Winning team: the opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies * Flexible working: flexible approach tailored to each role. Hybrid roles require three days in-office weekly; fully remote roles include regular opportunities for in-person connection through socials and off-sites * Socials & connection: opportunities and events to come together, socialise, and get to know each other beyond the office walls * Health coverage: support for your physical and mental wellbeing, including private health cover * Retirement & savings: long-term financial wellbeing through retirement savings plans * Employee referral programme: earn a competitive bonus when you refer successful new team members * Office meals & snacks: enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, plus complimentary lunches prepared by in-house chefs on in-office days at select locations * Sustainable commuting: cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes available in select locations Please note: The availability and details of specific benefits vary by location and role. For more information, please speak to your Talent Partner. Check out our blog!