Economic Crime (Data) Graduate

Co-operative Bank plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Manchester is offering a Graduate Programme focused on economic crime over two years, with a starting salary of £29,500. You will support the Economic Crime Strategy, gaining experience in fraud investigations and working in several teams. Applicants are required to have a strong passion for data and analysis, along with a minimum of a 2:1 degree. The programme includes a hybrid work model with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Passionate about data and analysis.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Economic Crime Strategy.
• Complete fraud investigations.
• Assess existing Group systems for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Data analysis

Commercial thinking

Communication

Education

2:1 degree or above in any discipline or a 2:2 degree with a Masters

Job description

Graduate Programme 2026

Economic Crime Programme (data) (2 years)

We help the group to prevent financial crime for our customers. The role will be accountable for supporting the Economic Crime Strategy, Systems & Analytics Team, with an opportunity to develop understanding of the Group’s fraud and anti-money laundering controls across the wider Financial Crime operational teams. This is a great opportunity to develop regulatory and compliance understanding whilst working in a fast-paced team. You will have the opportunity to complete fraud investigations, be responsible for the collation of key management information, and work with business stakeholders, third parties, and service providers to assess existing Group systems and processes for potential vulnerabilities/improvements. You will be encouraged to monitor industry intelligence to gain knowledge and experience of common financial crime controls and fraudsters’ tactics which will give you the opportunity to create threat intelligence reports on incidents in the industry which will be shared with the relevant audiences.

You’ll get first-hand experience from several teams on your placements, which could include working on:

• Systems & Analytics – manage performance of fraud and AML systems
• Risk & Governance –
• Change & Projects – change initiatives, delivering roadmap
• Threat – responding to fraud attacks and thinking creatively on how to mitigate and respond to these using systems/process/people

Graduate Programme: Key Information

• Programme Commences: 7th September 2026
• Programme Duration: 2 years
• Starting Salary and Band: £29,500
• Location: Manchester/ Hybrid- you will also need to travel to Coventry when required.
• Applications: Please note we may withdraw this vacancy once sufficient applications have been reached.

Your placements

Placements will vary depending on business needs at the time as well as being tailored to your areas of interest. Each placement is designed to develop your commercial and strategic thinking, negotiation and influencing skills and understanding of how our Bank works. Our two and three year Graduate schemes provide a structured development programme. You’ll develop key leadership skills and competencies and gain knowledge and experience through a series of placements across your chosen business area.

Fantastic support

There’s much more to our graduate programmes than on-the-job experience. We’ll give you all of the tools we can to drive your career and develop you as a person. You’ll have access to all the support you need, but the ultimate responsibility for shaping your development will be yours. Your Business Sponsor will review and appraise your performance, providing feedback and coaching at every step of the way to ensure your success and personal growth. We’ll also assign you a senior leader mentor and work with you on a personal development plan to draw together technical training and personal and professional learning to help you grow your skills and gain a relevant apprenticeship.

Are you made of the right stuff?

We’re looking for commercial thinkers with real enthusiasm, energy and potential. Level headed with a mind full of bright ideas, you’ll crave responsibility and have the drive to see things through from start to finish. A great communicator who can connect with anyone – whoever they are, you’ll enjoy taking on new challenges and creating and developing new products and ideas that will shape the future of banking.

Graduate Programme: Application Process

What you’ll need

Above all you must be passionate about looking at things differently to shape the future of banking.

Entry Requirements:

• On course for, or have achieved a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline or a 2:2 degree with a Masters (Finance/ Analytics/ Mathematics preferred but not essential)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Strong passion for data & analysis

Our assessment process

We’ve designed our process so we can get to know each other better along the way. We’ll ask you to participate in:

• Online application and screening
• Video Interview
• Assessment Centre – weeks commencing 23rd-27th March (In person, located at our HQ in Manchester)
• Final stakeholder interview

We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time.

Our Bank is passionate and committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential.

At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of the Coventry Building Society Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

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As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.

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