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Joshua Grace-Parsons

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Offering strong analytical skills and keen understanding of credit risk data. Knowledgeable about credit reference agencies and data issues with excellent problem-solving abilities. Ready to use and develop skills in credit bureau analysis, risk management, and data analytics in Risk Manager role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Credit Risk Analyst

Nationwide Building Society
Swindon , Wiltshire
07.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with both internal & third-party stakeholders for timely resolution of data issues.
  • Streamlined the teams manual workload by implementing automated solutions to BAU processes.
  • Led and delivered project to embed third-party credit bureau data quality monitoring and improvement
  • Developed and improved data quality reports for both new and existing third-party file submissions
  • Key contact for the business for all Credit Bureau outbound data queries and incidents
  • Utilised SQL programming tasks to manage large databases efficiently.
  • Represented Credit Risk in the change space, providing valuable input for prioritisation, testing and delivery.

Data Disputes Analyst

Nationwide Building Society
Swindon , Wiltshire
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed customer queries using up-to-date and detailed knowledge of Credit Bureau data
  • Produced and reviewed monthly data quality sign off reports for the submission of outbound Credit bureau files
  • Developed a query tracking tool and process, enabling the team to identify trends and highlight areas for improvement
  • Managed and maintained procedure documentation and controls for key business operations relating to third-party data sharing
  • Collaborated across departments for cohesive report development.

Customer Service Advisor

Nationwide Building Society
Swindon , Wiltshire
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • Handled high volume of calls daily for faster issue resolution.
  • Streamlined responses to emails, improved response time significantly.
  • Responded to difficult situations calmly, gained trust of aggrieved customers.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
  • Designed training programmes and Excel tools for enhanced team performance.
  • Enhanced team productivity for better project completion rates through effective schedule management.
  • Managed complex customer issues to successful resolution.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, PE, IT, CIDA(IT), Sociology

Nova Hreod Academy
Swindon
08.2004 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Risk analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • SAS programming
  • Microsoft excel expertise
  • Client relationship building
  • Communication pragmatism
  • Task prioritisation
  • Effective collaboration
  • Dispute resolution
  • Credit risk management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Credit Risk Analyst

Nationwide Building Society
07.2018 - Current

Data Disputes Analyst

Nationwide Building Society
02.2016 - 07.2018

Customer Service Advisor

Nationwide Building Society
03.2012 - 02.2016

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, PE, IT, CIDA(IT), Sociology

Nova Hreod Academy
08.2004 - 06.2009
Joshua Grace-Parsons