Credit Risk Analyst - 9 month FTC

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Leeds is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This position involves using data analysis to support the management of Credit Risk, developing reports and insights from the Society's credit portfolios. Candidates should exhibit strong analytical skills and familiarity with SAS, SQL, and Excel. The role offers great opportunities for professional development, flexibility in working hours, and attractive benefits including a bonus plan and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus of up to 15%

11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Access to retail and health discounts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in data manipulation with knowledge of SAS, SQL and Excel is desirable.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analysis and run existing code for Credit Risk management information.
• Utilise best practice data manipulation techniques for analysis.
• Develop understanding of credit risk lifecycle for residential and commercial mortgages.
• Manage small to medium analytical projects.

Skills

Data manipulation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

SAS

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Risk Analyst to join our Credit Risk team here at YBS on a 9-month fixedterm contract. This is such an exciting time to join YBS - you will be an important member of the team, bringing your continuous improvement mindset to reviewing our ways of working and shaping how data and MI is produced for the business, along with an inquisitive mind and the ability to spot emerging trends and areas of concern and communicate these both verbally and in writing to stakeholders within the Society. About the Role Working in the MI and Insight team, a Credit Risk Analyst has exposure to the entire credit lifecycle of mortgages. This role supports the management of Credit Risk by conducting data extraction and analysis to design, develop and produce accurate and insightful management information that monitors the performance and characteristics of the Society s lending and informs senior management decision-making. The team plays an integral part in shaping the business and the role provides an ideal opportunity to learn about both Credit Risk and Financial Services. Some responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analysis and running of existing code to produce timely and accurate Credit Risk management information and communicating any trends or concerns to management and decision making committees both written and verbally.
• With guidance and support, utilise best practice data manipulation and analytical techniques to perform analysis of the Society s Credit Risk portfolios and develop new reports to enable strategic decision making.
• Develop an understanding of the credit risk lifecycle for residential, buy-to-let and commercial mortgages, and leverage that understanding to add value to your analysis.
• Manage small to medium analytical projects and provide analysis to senior team members ensuring requirements are met and analysis is accurate.
  Credit Risk understanding would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided to gain full competence.
• Experience of data manipulation and a working knowledge of SAS (or similar statistical packages), SQL and Microsoft Excel are desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a committed attitude to personal development and learning
  At YBS we don t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you ll be respected for who you are, you ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity. We re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you ll go the extra mile to help our members, you ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that s why we ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.