Senior Manager - Risk Framework

Yorkshire Building Society Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Yorkshire Building Society Group as a Senior Manager of Risk Framework, leading the enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. This role involves strategic development, collaboration with stakeholders, and fostering a culture of risk awareness to support the Society's growth ambitions. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for personal and professional development, alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus of 7% of eligible pay

Pension contribution up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Access to health and dental plans

Discount portal for retail and hospitality

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience in presenting to senior management.
• Background in first and second-line risk experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement and embedding of YBS’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and deliver risk strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage teams to deliver risk framework activities effectively.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Risk Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Senior Manager Risk Framework

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Manager of Risk Framework to join our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team, reporting directly to our Head of ERM. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership and support on a range of activities, including completing the build, embedding, and continual improvement of our new Risk Management Framework and working with key stakeholders to progress a risk strategy and ambitious culture that enables the safe delivery of the Society’s growth ambitions at pace.

About the role

In this role you will lead the ongoing enterprise-wide enhancement, embedding and continual improvement of YBS’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework to ensure it drives consistent high-quality risk outcomes. You will work with key stakeholders across the Risk function and wider business to develop and deliver a risk strategy that is a key enabler of the YBS strategy. You will also work closely with People division to ensure YBS’s ambitious culture supports appropriate risk awareness, behaviours, and judgments about risk.

You will be responsible for leading teams of internal and external resource to deliver Risk Framework activities, including colleagues from the wider Risk function, first line business areas and our strategic delivery partners (where required). You will also influence and manage senior stakeholders to ensure improvements to our Risk Framework are consistently and effectively adopted by each business area.

You will work closely with our Head of Enterprise Risk, supporting them on wider enterprise risk initiatives, as well as the core Risk Transformation objectives.

About you

You must have subject matter expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, Frameworks, Strategy and Culture, together with a broad understanding of all aspects of risk management.

A mix of first and second-line experience is also desirable to ensure our risk management framework is engaging and easy for colleagues across the business to understand and apply.

Due to the level of this role you need to have previous experience presenting to senior management.

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, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

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