Are you passionate about making a difference, using your technical skills collaboratively to deliver real change? If so, we may have the role for you!
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for a Financial Modelling Senior Analyst to join our team in Financial Modelling. In this role, you’ll build and maintain Pricing and Planning models as well as models used for Asset and Liability Management (ALM) across Finance.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as the Society embarks on an ambitious growth plan, Financial Modelling will be at the heart of enabling that growth through transforming the Finance modelling landscape.
This can be a hybrid role with a minimum of one day a week of onsite presence in our central Leeds office required.
About the role
As Financial Modelling Senior Analyst, you will
- Design, develop and deliver new models or model redevelopments to support the Society’s Finance teams (including Financial Planning and Pricing, ALM)
- Ensure robust controls and comprehensive documentation exists and meet all internal policies and standards
- Work with model users and stakeholders to support appropriate model use and understanding of controls
- Work closely with other teams within Finance and maintain engagement, which is an important aspect of the role
About you
What will you bring to the role?
- A proven track record of relevant analytical experience in current role
- Good knowledge of cash flows, mortgages and the finance processes within a building society or bank, and how these can be modelled
- Experience of data manipulation using SQL (or equivalent such as R or Python) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain models and calculations in a clear and concise way, alongside building and nurturing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Desirable skills
- Knowledge and production of pricing or forecasting models
- Knowledge of financial model methods and techniques, such as Return on Capital (RoC)
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 during the recruitment process to discuss this.
- 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.