Financial Crime Data Services Analyst

Yorkshire Building Society Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bradford is seeking a Financial Crime Data Specialist to enhance its analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in quantitative techniques to support fraud and financial crime controls. Expected responsibilities include producing statistical analysis and delivering complex data insights. Strong proficiency in SAS, SQL, Python, or R is essential. The role includes flexible working options and comprehensive benefits, with a strong commitment to personal development and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

7% bonus opportunity

Up to 11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Access to self-service benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with a passion for delivering data driven solutions.
• Ability to carry out quantitative analytics and model deployment.
• Understanding of financial services industry and risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production of statistical analysis and predictive analytics.
• Support Financial Crime management information analysts.
• Communicate results of analysis clearly and make recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Job description

We’re looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Financial Crime Data Specialist to join our team in Bradford. This role is pivotal as part of our Financial Crime analytical capabilities, through applying quantitative techniques to support the definition and development of Fraud & Financial Crime controls and solutions. The ideal candidate will be a key resource in identifying, breaking down and communicating complex data and data driven solutions, supporting business change, and qualifying & mitigating risks.

This role will be based in our Bradford based Head Office, with flexible working from home capability.

About the role / what you’ll be doing:

• Production of statistical analysis, modelling and predictive analytics
• The ability to identify and communicate often complex data and analytical solutions to the wider department, ensuring transfer of key findings to inform business changes and risk mitigation
• Support the Financial Crime management information analysts with smarter trend, insight and complex analysis
• Establish a knowledge of financial crime systems and controls used by the Group, allowing for continuous improved performance
• Use data driven reporting benchmarking across sites to identify best practice and outliers, identifying opportunities for efficiency, forecasting, service, scalability, reducing cost and risk
• Utilise best practice statistical, analytical and modelling techniques to perform complex analysis of the Groups Financial Crime Risks, to enable calibrated and optimised tuning of financial crime solutions
• Communicate results of analysis to a high standard, both written and verbally, making recommendations for risk mitigation within risk appetite
• Support the development of the financial crime function in relation to specialist data training, techniques and analytics modelling.

About you:

• A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering & controlling data driven solutions
• Analytical & problem-solving skills, strong data analysis, investigative, and risk assessment capabilities
• Ability to carry out quantitative analytics and model deployment
• Experience SAS / SQL / Python or R for dealing with complex data sets / large sets of data
• Utilise best practice statistical, analytical and modelling techniques to perform complex analysis of the Financial Crime Risks, to enable the calibration & optimised tuning of financial crime technologies would be desirable
• Effective communication, engagement skills and the management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
• An understanding of the financial services industry, markets and competitors is a bonus (not essential)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance, corporate governance and risk management (not essential).

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 to discuss this during the recruitment process.

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 Holly Gallagher at [e-mail]

Please note: This advert will close on the 29th December and all applicants will be reviewed in the New Year.