The Senior Analyst - Impairment plays a vital role in shaping the organisation's understanding of its credit risk by developing and implementing analytical solutions that uphold both IFRS9 impairment requirements. This position not only delivers accurate impairment calculations and regulatory reporting but also provides clear and insightful explanations behind the results. By translating complex analytical outcomes into accessible insights, the role supports senior committees, executives and external auditors in making confident, informed decisions. Operating across a diverse range of portfolios, the Senior Analyst produces high-quality analysis that informs impairment provisions, supports judgement-based decision making and enhances understanding of the credit cost of lending across business areas. Bringing experience from credit risk, financial services or related analytical environments, the role holder combines technical expertise in IFRS9, with strong skills in SAS, SQL, Python and advanced Excel. They apply statistical validation, challenge assumptions and identify trends or anomalies, ensuring robust governance and reliable outputs. Inclusive communication is essential, enabling the role holder to tailor complex concepts to different audiences and encourage positive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Location: We operate on a team led hybrid approach - 1 day a week (Wednesday) across the Coventry and Manchester officesAbout youSuccess in this role requires curiosity, adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning. The Senior Analyst builds strong working relationships contributing to an open, collaborative and respectful environment where every viewpoint is valued. For this role you'll need to have: Detailed understanding of IFRS9 impairment provision methodologies and calculations. Experience of reporting on IFRS9 model outputs (PD, EAD and LGD) Advanced skills in the use of SQL, Python or SAS including SAS Macros, SAS Enterprise Miner Highly proficient in Excel, and experience of creating insightful reports. Experience of writing detailed governance documents, committee reports and presenting to senior management. Education emphasis on a numerate discipline (ideally, statistics, finance or mathematics related) is necessary, or demonstrable equivalent skills through experience. Experience in these areas would be helpful: An understanding of the relevant Credit Risk Regulations with respect to credit risk capital requirements and how they are calculated under both IRB and Standardised Approaches Understanding of wider Credit Risk strategy, scorecards and decisioning systems would be highly beneficial Knowledge of regulatory initiatives and the direction of travel in relations to capital regulations About usIn 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.Flexibility and why it mattersWe understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.LocationCoventryJBRP1_UKTJ