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Credit Risk Modelling Technical Lead Manager

Job ID: 010092

Location: Leeds, UK, LS1 8EQ

Job type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: Up to £88,000 depending on experience + Bonus & Benefits

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Credit Risk Modelling Technical Lead Manager Advert

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead Manager to join the Credit Risk Modelling team.

About the role

The Credit Risk Modelling team play a key role in the way financial sustainability and credit risk is managed within the Society. We are about to begin an exciting new programme of the redevelopment of all of our models - this delivery is critical to the purpose and growth ambitions of YBS so there couldn’t be a better time to join!

You will play a key role in the development of new Stress Testing, Climate Risk and forecasting models that are fundamental to the overall Credit Risk modelling landscape that also includes scorecards, IRB and IFRS 9 models.

You will manage a team of experienced modellers providing support and challenge as they develop the key models used for stress testing and forecasting. You will assume responsibility for establishing robust control and review frameworks to bring greater assurance to each stage of the model development lifecycle and ensure our models remain suitable for the Society’s requirements and aligned with regulatory expectations.

You will demonstrate strong stakeholder management to ensure that appropriate knowledge and understanding of the models and their use is in place and that requirements are fed into developments and addressed appropriately.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a degree of travel to the office. We are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

About you

First and foremost, you’ll be an experienced modeller with experience from your studies and your work experience. This will be coupled with;

  • Detailed understanding of IRB, IFRS 9, Scorecards and Stress Testing Modelling.

  • Knowledge of modelling requirements for product / project evaluation and an understanding of the requirements of the regulations relating to model development.

  • A track record of delivering models or analytical projects within a business.

  • A good awareness of the Financial Services industry and associated regulatory landscapes.

About Our Benefits

Everyone’s different. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think you’ll love – whatever’s important to you, and whatever stage of life you’re at. Such as…

  • Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)

  • On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)

  • Access to brilliant health benefits

  • Life assurance at 6 times your salary

  • 25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)

  • Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket

  • Wellbeing resources and tools

  • Retail and Leisure discounts

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Learning & Development

Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.

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These include...

  • Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
  • Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
  • Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
  • Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
  • REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.
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Our ways of working and flexibility

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We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.

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.

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Our Colleague Networks & Groups

Our Vision is to be a leading organisation that embraces diversity, champions equity, and creates an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background or identity feel valued, empowered and supported.

Our Colleague Networks and Groups are designed to amplify the voices of diverse groups and provide a structured route to effect real change. They provide a safe space and use colleague feedback to support the progression of our DEI Strategy. Our eight networks and groups are:

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Hear from our people

There are not many businesses that support development like Yorkshire Building Society.

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Talent, Resourcing and Inclusion Specialist, Leeds

Our commitments to Community and Charity

Ever since we started back in 1864, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people keep their savings safe. And helping everyone have a place to call home. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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