Lead Forecasting Analyst Location: Petersfield, Bradford, London Closing Date: Friday 07 February 2025 Lead Forecasting Analyst Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time Location: London, Petersfield or Bradford. Occasional travel to other offices may be required. Working Pattern: Hybridtypically 1 day a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. What We Offer: Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service) Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10% Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave Volunteering: 2 paid days to give back to the charity of your choice Development: LinkedIn Learning for all Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus The Role: Join us as a Lead Forecasting Analyst, where you'll take charge of delivering comprehensive portfolio forecasting, providing key insights that guide business strategy and improve decision-making. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced forecasting models, ensuring the accuracy of predictions, and driving improvements in portfolio performance. Your analysis will support key business functions in identifying trends, managing risk, and capitalizing on opportunities. As a Lead Forecasting Analyst, you will: Forecasting Models: Design and implement advanced forecasting models for key portfolios (e.g., credit cards, loans, vehicle finance) to predict trends, risks, and opportunities. Ensure the models are accurate, up-to-date, and tailored to evolving business needs. Data Analysis & Insights: Use statistical models and advanced data analytics techniques to provide actionable insights into portfolio performance, risk exposure, and credit quality. Performance Monitoring: Regularly track and assess portfolio performance, using forecasting data to inform operational strategies and adjust forecasts where necessary. Stakeholder Communication: Present your findings and actionable recommendations to senior management and other key stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and drive performance improvements. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of analysts focused on forecasting and portfolio analysis. Provide guidance on best practices, share knowledge, and help develop the teams skills. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with teams in risk management, finance, product development, and operations to align forecasting efforts with business goals. Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve forecasting models and methodologies to enhance accuracy, reduce forecasting errors, and ensure the effectiveness of decision-making processes. What Were Looking For: 3 years experience in forecasting, portfolio analysis, or a related field within the consumer credit industry. Strong background in developing forecasting models and using advanced analytics tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python). Proven ability to manage and develop an analytical team, prioritizing tasks and delivering strategic guidance. Expertise in converting complex data into business insights, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to anticipate trends and adjust forecasting strategies based on emerging data and market conditions. Strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy in forecasting and performance monitoring. The interview process: 30-minute call with Talent Acquisition. 1 hour interview with the hiring team. Final interview Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who We Are: At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of lifes opportunities. Established in 1880, were now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our Buy As You Earn scheme. Were about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know youre here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure theres always something new to learn. Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyones unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why were here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life. ADZN1_UKTJ