Risk Data Senior Analyst

Virgin Money; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Data Analyst to join their Risk Data team. The role involves sourcing and managing data feeds, ensuring data quality, and supporting business units with data-driven insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in banking and data management, along with excellent communication skills. Join a company committed to innovation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

38.5 days annual leave

Paid well-being days

Gender-neutral family leave

Market-leading pension

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Experience in banking, risk management, and data management.
• Understanding of data manipulation and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing new data feeds across Virgin Money products.
• Extracting, manipulating, and validating data for business units.

Skills

Data Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High-level qualification in a numerical or coding discipline

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

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Contract | Permanent | Hours: Full time | Sector: Technology & IT, Data analysis, Data scientist

Business Unit:

Model Risk & Analytics, Risk

Salary range:

up to £41,000 per annum DOE + benefits

Location:

Remote - Work from anywhere in the UK

Contract Type:

Permanent

Our team

The Risk Data team, within Model Risk & Analytics (MR&A), ensures our Purpose, Strategic Aims, Values & Behaviours are central to our work, safeguarding our customers' and investors' money. We play a key role in projects like BCBS 239, managing Non-Retail Risk data, and supporting activities such as portfolio analysis, model development, and reporting. We seek to enhance our capabilities continually.

What you'll be doing

• Sourcing and developing new data feeds and datasets across all Virgin Money products.
• Extracting, manipulating, and validating data to support business units and regulatory obligations.
• Rebuilding, streamlining, and automating data processes.
• Providing SME knowledge for Risk data across bank-wide projects.
• Investigating and resolving Data Quality Issues within various data sources.
• Designing controls to ensure data quality and fitness for purpose.
• Supporting senior team members on complex projects.

We need you to have

• Experience in banking, risk management, and data management.
• Familiarity with data mining tools (e.g., SAS, SQL) and MI analysis.
• Understanding of data manipulation and ETL processes.
• High-level qualification in a numerical or coding discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Logical problem-solving skills for technical and business issues.

It's a bonus if you have but not essential

• Knowledge of Virgin Money's risk systems and data landscape.
• Knowledge of data management industry-wide approaches.
• Understanding of Retail Banking products and Credit Reference Agency reporting.

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays: 38.5 days annual leave plus options to buy more.
• Up to five paid well-being days annually.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks total).
• Market-leading pension, private medical cover, income protection, and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, wellness assessments, critical illness cover.

Benefits start from day one.

Interested in this role?

If interested, apply promptly as the advert may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements.

About Virgin Money

We aim to be the UK's best digital bank, with over 180 years of heritage. We're customer-obsessed, innovating to redefine banking and create memorable experiences for our customers. Join us to Live a Life More Virgin, with flexible work options.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to reflect our customers' communities. We are Disability Confident Leaders and support applicants with reasonable adjustments. Note that in high-volume applications, some candidates may not be interviewed, including those with disabilities who meet essential criteria.

Legal and compliance

Roles are UK-based; proof of right to work is required. Successful candidates will undergo checks, including credit, criminal, and references. Senior roles may require additional regulatory checks.