Risk Product Owner/ Risk Lead - Digital Channels | Leeds, UK

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Leeds seeks a proactive Risk Product Owner/Risk Lead to shape risk management practices across digital channels. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and managing key risk indicators. Ideal candidates have a strong background in risk management within financial services. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension contribution up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management, ideally within digital product or channel environments in Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to digital services.
• Experience leading incident and breach management processes, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic approach to risk management across digital distribution channels.
• Provide oversight and support to ensure compliance with internal risk policies.
• Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators to assess performance.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Risk Product Owner/ Risk Lead - Digital Channels

Yorkshire Building Society Leeds, United Kingdom

Yorkshire Building Society Leeds, United Kingdom

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and strategic Risk Product Owner/ Risk Lead to join our Digital Channels team . This is a key role in shaping and embedding risk management practices across our digital distribution channels, ensuring we deliver safe, compliant, and customer-focused digital experiences.

This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home with some onsite presence in our central Leeds office.

About the role

As Risk Lead - Digital Channels, you'll lead a small team to support the delivery of Digital Channels risk related objectives. You will -

• Lead the strategic approach to risk management across digital distribution channels, embedding effective controls within product development and delivery processes, having the customer at the forefront of decision making
• Provide oversight and support to Digital Channels Senior Managers and Director to ensure compliance with internal risk policies and external regulatory requirements, enabling the delivery of great outcomes for our customers
• Design and maintain robust change control frameworks to proactively manage conduct and operational risks throughout the digital delivery lifecycle
• Oversee incident and regulatory breach management, including root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and ongoing effectiveness monitoring
• Own and manage the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, ensuring risks and controls are accurately identified, assessed, and regularly reviewed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align risk practices with strategic business objectives
• Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to assess performance, identify emerging risks, and drive continuous improvement in risk mitigation strategies

About you

With a proven track record in a similar role (such as Risk Manager, Risk Business Partner, Controls Lead, Technology Risk Lead, IT Risk & Controls Manager), what will you bring to the role?

• Proven experience in risk management, ideally within digital product or channel environments in Financial Services
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to digital services
• Experience leading incident and breach management processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Hands-on experience managing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks

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. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

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, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on [e-mail]

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