Graduate Data Analyst (Financial Crime)

The Co-operative Bank; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider seeks a Graduate Data Analyst focusing on financial crime detection strategies. Located in Manchester with a hybrid working model, the role requires strong data analysis skills, proficiency in tools such as SAS and SQL, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach to learning and a broad understanding of the financial marketplace. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized. Salary is up to £31,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime management and industry knowledge.
• Strong understanding of data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Recommend financial crime detection strategies.
• Support data gathering and analysis.
• Produce analysis reports and KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

SAS

SQL

Python

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Graduate Data Analyst (Financial Crime) – Up to £31,000, Manchester/hybrid. Want to change the world? At The Co‑operative Bank we’re proud to be different. We’re proud of our values and ethics, and our unique, customer‑led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do. Born out of the co‑operative movement over 150 years ago, doing the right thing has always been our thing. We help people fight for justice and the causes they care about and put people at the heart of every decision.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and maintain specific financial crime detection strategies for all products and channels, including score cut‑offs, policy rules and model strategies.
• Carry out routine or standard data gathering under guidance, typically task-driven and repeatable actions.
• Support the daily/weekly refresh of profiling rules to maintain individual and system performance.
• Produce monthly analysis reporting and KPIs covering all prevention and detection systems.
• Monitor industry trends in financial‑crime transaction risk to review current internal strategies, define and recommend challenger strategies to minimise impact.
• Regularly monitor and measure the contribution/benefit of all component parts of the anti‑fraud and money‑laundering systems strategy and report the marginal benefit of each component.
• Use flexible fraud data services and solutions to drive enhanced analytics capability.
• Develop, deliver and maintain short‑term end‑user computing solutions to enhance operational efficiency and fraud monitoring solutions.
• Support the continual review of emerging technologies to improve or enhance financial‑crime transaction‑risk prevention and detection strategies and/or customer experience.
• Optimise the balance between scorecard and rule strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime management and financial‑crime industry knowledge.
• Strong understanding of data analysis with experience using tools such as SAS, SQL or Python.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
• Experience working with large datasets in Excel, summarising and filtering data into report formats, including pivot tables and graphs.
• Ability to analyse information effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team and others on a range of technical/analytical information, both written and verbally.
• Proven presentation and listening skills – able to communicate complex technical information to differing audiences.
• Confidence to ask the questions needed to understand and fulfil requirements.
• A proactive approach to personal development and learning.
• Broad knowledge of the financial marketplace and the legislative and regulatory issues affecting financial crime (desirable).

Additional Information

The role is part of The Co‑operative Bank, a UK‑wide provider of financial services, and is located in Manchester with a hybrid working model. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential.

We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time. All offers of employment are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub‑industry with a score of 11.2 as of 14 January 2025.