The Very Group

Solutions Engineer

• Help shape architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex, high-volume, mission-critical Financial Services applications
• Design solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements using AWS and SaaS components
• Analyse existing implementations (including legacy systems) and present strategic and pragmatic options/Key Design Decisions
• Define as-is and to-be architectural states and transition roadmaps balancing strategic direction with business delivery
• Implement policies and standards guiding technology delivery and ensure adherence
• Assess 3rd party providers to ensure compliance with security, privacy, data integration, performance and reliability standards
• Actively address complex risks, issues and dependencies across teams and external owners
• Work with Lead Architect, Product Managers, Delivery and Technical Leads to influence and define technology roadmap
• Coach and mentor other architects, technical leads and engineers and represent the architecture community internally and externally
• Communicate architectural vision and facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity with stakeholders

Senior Solutions Architect, FS

Analyst

• You will join the Analytical & Scoring Model Review team within Credit Risk, a team of four within the wider Credit Risk department (approximately 60 FTE). The team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities. Our work spans various areas of Credit Risk, including peer reviews of key analyses, scoring model assessments, strategic implementation reviews, and performance monitoring and controls across policy areas. In addition, we carry out ad hoc analysis into areas of particular interest.
• As a Credit Risk Analyst (within the Analytical and Scoring Model Review team) you will become familiar with our credit policies and processes so that you can identify exceptions, making use of the increasing amount of data available to our financial services business, ultimately creating a better experience for our customers.
• Reporting to the Analytical and Scoring Model Review Manager, you will support the review of new models and strategies and be involved in assessing the model build process. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with policy teams and contribute to regular performance reviews. You’ll be expected to provide recommendations on customer outcomes and commercial insights, presenting these in a compelling and impactful way to senior stakeholders.
• You’ll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload ensuring you’re consistently adding value to both our customers and business.
• You’ll be surrounded by the best talent across Financial Services and the wider group – working collaboratively to fulfil the ambitions of the business and the Credit Risk Strategy Department.

Credit Risk Analyst – Model Review

Designer

• Support the line manager in driving positive sales and developing new, trend-led Own Brand Boys ranges (3 months–16 years)
• Work on Casual, Jersey, Leisure, Wovens, Knits and Denim lines
• Think like a buyer when developing best seller updates and push for newness within the range
• Day-to-day communication with core supply chain to adhere to milestones in the critical path
• Assist in fabric sourcing, designing proto samples, fit approvals, print and lab dip approvals
• Create technical design briefs for sample development across kids, menswear and licence teams
• Assist in range planning alongside buying and merchandising; prepare for sign-offs
• Monitor market, competitor activity, catwalk trends and customer/brand DNA when designing ranges
• Process and communicate critical feedback to suppliers; amend styles appropriately
• Ensure weekly checks of best and worst sellers, customer feedback, trade and online product awareness
• Build strong relationships internally and externally to maximise commercial opportunities
• Work across London and Liverpool offices with occasional monthly travel between sites

Assistant Designer, Boyswear

Risk

• The Very Group — helping families get more out of life via Very.co.uk
• Join a dedicated Fraud Risk Analytics team within Credit Risk to protect customers and the business
• Analyse fraud trends and behaviours using large datasets to inform strategy
• Design, test and implement fraud rules and controls across the customer journey (from new credit applications to account takeovers)
• Monitor performance of fraud strategies and identify opportunities for improvement
• Deliver clear, compelling insights and recommendations to stakeholders across the business
• Collaborate closely with operational fraud prevention teams (Bolton and Speke) and wider Credit Risk colleagues
• Manage multiple priorities, balancing day-to-day analysis with longer-term strategic improvements
• Use SQL, SAS, Python and advanced Excel to interrogate data and shape decisions
• Freedom to make critical decisions and see their impact quickly

Senior Fraud Risk Strategy Analyst

Backend Engineer

• The Very Group: helping families on a budget get more out of life by combining brands and flexible payment options on Very.co.uk
• Design, build and run front-end and/or back-end software solutions in an agile delivery squad
• Full software development life cycle ownership including coding practices, frameworks, tech debt and operations
• Collaborate with Engineers, Business Analysts, Product Owners and Architects to design and deliver systems
• Identify, build and influence adoption of software engineering standards and tools
• Design and lead application and database design and data flows with consideration of technical and business impact
• Own code quality, non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability) and real-time logging/monitoring/alerting
• Enhance continuous integration and deployment processes
• Identify and mitigate obstacles, risks and issues impacting technical products
• Provide run support and mentor other team members
• Champion squad engineering successes and leverage external technology landscape

Principal Software Engineer, Java, AWS

• About The Very Group and Very.co.uk, flexible payment options, helping families balance busy lives.
• Role: London-based Junior Womenswear Designer focusing on V by Very Curve; multi-category involvement.
• Requirements: prior womenswear design team experience; Curve or plus-size design desirable; end-to-end design process understanding.
• Key Responsibilities: trend research, trend boards, fabric and colour knowledge, design packs, collaboration with buying and tech teams, supplier relationships, and presenting designs.
• Benefits: Flexible hybrid working; Glassdoor reviews; benefits allowance; holidays; Udemy; bonus; discounts; pension.
• How to apply: credit, CIFAS and DBS checks may be required.
• Interview process: two-stage with a task.
• Equal opportunities: inclusive employer.