Financial Crime Systems and MI Specialist

Yorkshire Building Society; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Bradford seeks a Financial Crime Systems & MI Support Specialist. In this role, you will produce and present Management Information (MI) to stakeholders and will engage in analysis and reporting on financial crime systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, and experience with data manipulation tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, or R. This role offers flexible working and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus up to 15%

Pension contributions up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Self-service benefits portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with a passion for providing MI.
• Experience in data-driven solutions and operational processes.
• Experience using SAS, SQL, Python or R with complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Production and presentation of MI.
• Coordinating timely MI delivery to stakeholders.
• Developing accurate reporting for transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis experience

Effective communication

Risk assessment capabilities

Experience with SAS/SQL/Python/R

Job description

We’re looking for a Financial Crime Systems & MI Support Specialist, to join our team in Bradford. The team are the driving force behind the Financial Crime MI, ensuring MI requirements are understood and refined, before developing the code that delivers the MI that measures, monitors and controls the FC systems & Operations, as well as undertaking the trend and investigative analysis to inform stakeholders as to the ‘so what’.

This role will be based in our Bradford based Head Office, with flexible working from home capability.

About the role / what you’ll be doing:

• A key resource in the production, creation and presentation of MI
• Co-ordinating activities to ensure MI is delivered to stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
• Triage queries and requirements, working with requestors / stakeholders to refine and remove ambiguity, so that the MI ‘exam question’ is accurately delivered
• Develop accurate reporting that proactively outlines outcomes and deliverables and makes them transparent to internal and external stakeholders
• Determine the required data structure, documenting approach and development of FC MI control library for consistency, transparency and cross-skilling for future development
• Develop a good understanding of the financial crime risks and typologies relevant to YBS

About you:

• A proactive mindset with a passion for providing MI for data driven solutions and Operational processes
• Analytical & problem-solving skills, data analysis experience, investigative, and risk assessment capabilities, including articulating the “so what” from the MI / analysis
• Use data driven reporting, monitoring, controls and benchmarking across solutions and operations processes, to identify best practice and outliers, identifying opportunities for efficiency, forecasting, service, scalability, reducing cost and risk
• Effective communication, engagement skills and the management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Experience SAS / SQL / Python or R for dealing with complex data sets / large sets of data
• An understanding of the financial services industry, markets and competitors is a bonus (not essential)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance, corporate governance and risk management (not essential).

About us

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

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.

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

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,

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher at [e-mail]

Please note: This advert will close on the 19th January.