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SalaryAt Yorkshire Building Society we pride ourselves on being a mutual organisation that places our customers at the heart of everything we do. As a result of this we continue to grow and strengthen our position as one of the most trusted financial services providers in the UK, providing real help with real lives.
About the role
A fixed term opportunity has arisen to join the Asset & Liability Management team in the Balance Sheet Management control department as a specialist ALM manager under the Hedge Management project within the Governance, Risk and Control programme. The successful candidate would be responsible for building the reporting suite to ensure Hedge Management is performed in an informed and well controlled manner.
In this role you will be directly responsible for delivering key aspects of the Hedge Management project, working with colleagues across the ALM team, wider Finance function and trading. You will be expected to evaluate and document requirements and deliver a complete suite of reporting to support hedging decisions through the identify-manage-mitigate-monitor risk management cycle. This role has no line management responsibility but requires significant engagement with others.
As a reporting specialist with a working knowledge of Hedge Management, you'll be joining an established team to support the delivery of improvements to the risk management framework. This role would ideally suit someone with a strong risk reporting background who is looking to build on that knowledge into a specialist area of Hedge Management.
In this role you'll build upon your existing skillset to support this specialist area within the Balance Sheet Control directorate. A strong understanding of the YBSs balance sheet, corporate structure and data and reporting landscape are key to success in the role. In addition, you will champion a positive risk management culture.
About You
You'll need in-depth knowledge of financial services management information tools and an understanding of managing interest rate risk. This'll be coupled with:
- Familiarity with the banking book and financial market products, with a broad knowledge of finance and balance sheet management within an organisation.
- An understanding of net interest margin for financial products and the factors impacting it.
- Past experience of developing management information from scratch with appropriate automation and process optimisation.
- Examples of delivering change within tight deadlines and having stakeholder engagement through the journey.
- Excellent attention to detail and a pro-active attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
- Effective communication, engagement and influencing skills demonstrating the ability to understand, define and articulate business requirements.
- You'll be someone who is keen to help others learn and develop and, while not a manager, you'll be provide thought leadership and encourage best practice in others.
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 its 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, were committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, well set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. Were 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 well 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.
Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date
If successful in the role, you may be issued a refreshed contract. If you'd like to talk to us about this and any impact there may be on your current benefits get in touch.
