Hanley Economic Building Society has appointed Oliver Slimm as its head of credit risk and lending strategy.
Slimm brings over a decade of expertise throughout each the mutual and specialist lending sectors, together with eight years with Dudley Building Society as head of credit risk and underwriting, adopted by three years at more2life as credit strategist.
He additionally served as vice chair of the board and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Wolverhampton City Credit Union.
In his new function, Slimm will probably be liable for shaping and overseeing the society’s credit risk framework, making certain that lending methods stay sustainable, accountable and aligned with members’ wants.
He will work carefully with colleagues throughout the enterprise to help product growth, refine risk urge for food, and assist the society strengthen its place within the mortgage market.
Hanley Economic Building Society chief government Mark Selby says: “Oliver brings a powerful understanding of credit risk and a monitor file in shaping lending methods which might be aligned to each buyer want and sustainable development.”
“His expertise throughout specialist areas of the market will help us in additional creating our proposition, making certain we proceed to ship options that replicate the real-life circumstances of a broad vary of debtors, whereas additionally assembly the ever-evolving wants of our middleman companions.”
Slimm provides: “The dedication and ardour inside the Hanley group is obvious to see, and it’s an thrilling time to be becoming a member of the Society as we proceed to optimise what we already do effectively, discover new lending propositions, and display to the market the true depth of our capabilities.”
Earlier this 12 months, Hanley Economic confirmed the appointment of Samantha Ward as business director.
