We pride ourselves on being a mutual organisation that helps people achieve their real-life goals we call it providing Real Help with Real Life. We have ambitious plans to achieve this and are looking for equally ambitious people with energy, talent and a drive to excel.

Are you looking for an introduction to the exciting world of Modelling?

We're looking for a manager to join our Model Management and Development Capital and Credit team. If successful you'll be part of a team that develops, maintains and supports the key models used within the Society to protect our financial sustainability.

The team are based at our head office in Leeds; however, we are working flexibly with approx. 1-2 days per fortnight in the office.

About the Role

In this role, your work will play an important part in the way financial sustainability and credit risk is managed. You'll do this by:

• Taking ownership of the ongoing development, management and testing of the most critical models that the Society uses. This will include supporting the redevelopment of the Society's IRB models to enable progress to be made on our application for regulatory approval.
• Alongside your day-to-day delivery, you'll always have an eye on regulatory compliance to ensure the team's models are aligned to this as well as take responsibility for understanding upcoming regulatory changes that could impact them.
• While you'll have no direct reports, this is a visible role within the team, and you'll be expected to share your SME knowledge and support others with their development and help contribute to a high-performing team.

Each of these areas will involve working closely with other teams within Balance Sheet Strategy and Analytics, Balance Sheet Control and Credit Risk departments so developing and maintaining this engagement will be an important aspect of the role.

About You

First and foremost, you'll be an experienced modeller or analyst with experience from your studies and/or your work experience. This'll be coupled with;

• Detailed understanding of one or more of IRB, Stress Testing, IFRS 9 Scorecards or Credit Risk 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 Us

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.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we are 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.

Senior Manager Regulatory Risk (Compliance)

Belfast

We are driven by a clear purpose to help customers, colleagues and society thrive. We believe what we do genuinely makes a difference. That includes investing in our people, ensuring everyone feels that they belong and being there for the moments that matter.

The Bank recognises the power that comes with diversity of thought and perspective, it makes us stronger as a business and creates a true sense of belonging for our colleagues. To be the best we can be, we depend on diverse thinking, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds. We have a clear purpose Helping our Customers, Colleagues & Society thrive - and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is central to that. We recognise that everyone does not have an equitable starting point, and, by focusing on equality, we are making sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should our colleagues.

Driving sustainability is a key strategic priority for us. We're proud to have achieved Platinum Level in the 2022 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey and we're working hard to help our customers go green.

We're passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. There are lots of ways you can get involved, such as fundraising for our charity partner, visiting schools to teach young people about money and budgeting, volunteering with a local food bank, planting trees, and so much more.

No wonder we are recognised by Best Companies as Northern Ireland's number one best company to work for. So, if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at The Bank.

Senior Manager Regulatory Risk (Compliance)

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Risk & MLRO

The Role:

• Deputize for the Head of Regulatory Risk & MLRO including attendance at senior and subsidiary risk committees
• Ensure that the Banks UK business is conducted in compliance with the Regulators rules and principles for the framework risks of customer conduct, data protection, market integrity and licensing oversight
• Ensure that current and emerging regulatory/legislative obligations and industry compliance trends are identified, understood and met through the provision of guidance and advice
• Development (and sometimes delivery) of training on policy development and implementation
• Lead and manage the Regulatory Risk Compliance Team of eight staff across non-financial crime, including customer conduct, consumer credit, FCS Conduct rules and Market integrity
• Writing, reviewing and presenting policies and documents to senior stakeholders

The Candidate:

Essential

• Significant experience (minimum of 5 years experience) in Banking/Financial Services and experience of retail banking

• Direct experience of successful interaction with the UK Regulators (FCA, ICO)
• Expert understanding of the UK Financial Services regulatory compliance environment including rules and principles

• Proven experience of Experience of successful interaction at a senior level up to and including ExCo and Board level
• Proven people leadership/team management

• Proven ability and experience at managing compliance horizon risk successfully.
• Excellent communication skills (report writing, presenting at senior forums, senior influencing skills)
• Experience within areas such as, Data protection compliance, Licensing Compliance, MiiFID, Treating Customers Fairly

Preferred

• Qualification to Diploma level in Compliance or Risk Management.
• Experience of operating within a broader Risk function which included other non-financial risks such as financial crime, operational risk, data risk, and IT/technology risk, conduct risk

How we work

Our belief is that we are Better when Together and want to balance the benefits of teaming up in person with flexible working where possible. We will be supportive and flexible to your circumstances, so for roles that offer a hybrid option we ask colleagues to attend their base location a minimum of 3 days a week so they can connect, collaborate and learn together. The other 2 days can be worked either from home or another bank location. Some of our roles are customer facing which means that its really important to be able to work with customers face to face and hybrid working isnt appropriate.