Risk Manager - Banking in Newcastle upon Tyne

Risk Manager - Banking in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Leeds Building Society

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of credit risk models to support decision-making and compliance.
  • Company: A purpose-driven banking institution with a rich history since 1875.
  • Benefits: Annual bonus, matched pension contributions, 26 days holiday, and mortgage products.
  • Other info: Hybrid working model and a commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on home ownership while shaping risk management strategies.
  • Qualifications: Experience in credit risk model development and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

We are looking for an experienced Risk Modelling Manager to help shape, strengthen and continuously improve our credit risk modelling capability. This is a key role in our Risk Modelling & Measurement team, where you'll lead the development, enhancement, monitoring and documentation of credit risk models that support sound decision-making, regulatory compliance and effective model risk management.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the Society, translating complex technical insight into clear, practical recommendations that support our strategic priorities and help strengthen the policies, standards and frameworks that underpin robust model risk management. You'll also coach colleagues to build capability, performance and engagement across the team.

  • Substantial experience of credit risk model development.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to role model, care, connect and coach to drive performance, change, positive engagement and deliver against challenging objectives.
  • High quality documentation skills.
  • UK Banking Experience.

Hybrid working 2 days per week in the office.

Annual bonus of up to 12%.

Matched pension contributions up to 10%.

26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

Colleague Mortgage and Saver products.

Our business is centred around our people. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve.

Leeds Building Society

Contact Details:

Leeds Building Society Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Risk Manager - Banking in Newcastle upon Tyne

Credit Risk Modelling
Leadership Skills
Documentation Skills
Stakeholder Management
Regulatory Compliance
Model Risk Management
Coaching and Mentoring