Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Leading a team of 20 analysts to set the lending strategy for new customers in one of the top 10 credit card providers in the UK.
• Leveraging strong leadership and technical skills to define and progress the underwriting strategy for the company, including the development of innovative modelling techniques for both statistical and valuation models.
• Providing second line challenge on the build, maintenance and governance of 10 models

Jun 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Leading a team of 12 in using analytics and consumer insights to set the strategic direction for a portfolio of struggling customer accounts
• Collaborating with Data, Product, Operational and Legal functions to design and deliver solutions to ensure both good customer and business outcomes.
• Extensive experience in risk management ensuring critical business processes are well- managed and compliant with applicable regulations.

Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 · 11 mos

• Extensive experience within Data Science progressing from Associate to Senior Manager.
• Lead a team of Data Scientists on the procurement and management of new and existing external data sources, including Credit Reference Agency data used in core decisioning and the introduction of Open Banking Data which streamlined the income verification process.
• Used deep technical knowledge to lead a team in the build and maintenance of 3 generations of acquisition risk models, enabling the company to lead in the introduction of quotations in the market.
• Advised on the design of over 40 statistical tests enabling the company to design and refine customer strategy.

Jan 2017 – Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Jul 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

Aug 2013 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 · 11 mos

Feb 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Greater Nottingham

• Provision of statistical analysis and advice to clinicians on 4 clinical trials as the lead statistician for the Stroke Trials Unit within the university
• Publication of 9 journal articles, submission of multiple grant applications and regulatory interactions

Sep 2008 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Sheffield Area

• Developed statistical analysis plans and performed analysis of clinical trial data for multiple pharmaceutical companies.